Carrowcastle Wedge Tomb facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carrowcastle Wedge Tomb |
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| Native name Irish: Tuama Dinge Cheathrú an Chaisleáin |
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| Type | wedge-shaped gallery grave |
| Location | Carrowcastle, Bohola, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Built | c. 2500 – 2000 BC |
| Owner | State |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| Official name: Carrowcastle Wedge Tomb | |
| Reference no. | 293 |
Carrowcastle Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
Location
Carrowcastle Wedge Tomb is located 5 km (3.1 mi) southeast of Ballina village, to the west of Slieve Gamph.
History
This wedge tomb was built c. 2500 – 2000 BC, in the Copper or Bronze Age.
Description
The round capstone sits above a small gallery. There is much cairn material and the remains of a mound visible.
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