Carbad More facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carbad More |
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| Native name Irish: An Carbad Mór |
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| Type | double court cairn |
| Location | Carbad More, Killala, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Built | c. 4000–3500 BC |
| Official name: Carbad More | |
| Reference no. | 631 |
Carbad More is a very old stone monument in County Mayo, Ireland. It is a special type of ancient tomb known as a double court cairn. Today, it is protected as a National Monument of Ireland.
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What is Carbad More?
Carbad More is a large stone structure built long ago. It is called a "double court cairn" because it has two main burial areas. These areas are connected by a central passage. It was likely used as a burial place for important people.
Where is Carbad More located?
You can find Carbad More about 3.6 km (2.2 mi) northwest of a small village called Killala. Killala is also in County Mayo, Ireland.
How old is Carbad More?
Experts believe Carbad More was built a very long time ago. It was likely constructed around 4000 to 3500 BC. This means it is over 5,500 years old! It was built during a time called the Neolithic period, or the New Stone Age.
What does Carbad More look like?
Carbad More is a double court cairn. This means it has two open areas, or "courts," that lead into burial chambers. The main part of the monument stretches from the northeast to the southwest.
The Courts and Galleries
At each end of the stone mound, you can still see parts of two round courts. These courts are almost circular. Each court leads into its own "segmented gallery." A gallery is like a long, narrow room. These were the burial chambers.
The larger of the two courts is about 7.6 m (25 ft) wide. Today, much of the monument is covered in thick plants and trees. This makes it a bit harder to see all the original stone parts.
