kids encyclopedia robot

Carrowcastle Wedge Tomb facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Carrowcastle Wedge Tomb
Native name
Irish: Tuama Dinge Cheathrú an Chaisleáin
Lua error in Module:Location_map at line 420: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Type wedge-shaped gallery grave
Location Carrowcastle, Bohola,
County Mayo, Ireland
Elevation 32 m (105 ft)
Built c. 2500 – 2000 BC
Owner State
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.

kids search engine
Carrowcastle Wedge Tomb Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.