Gaulstown Barrow facts for kids
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Dumha Ghallastúin
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 Location in Ireland
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| Location | Gaulstown, Duleek, County Meath, Ireland |
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| Coordinates | 53°37′43″N 6°27′25″W / 53.628660°N 6.456907°W | ||||||||||
| Type | round barrow | ||||||||||
| Area | 154 m2 (1,660 sq ft) | ||||||||||
| Diameter | 14 m (46 ft) | ||||||||||
| Height | 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||
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| Material | earth | ||||||||||
| Founded | c. 3000–2000 BC | ||||||||||
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| Ownership | State | ||||||||||
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Gaulstown Barrow is an ancient burial mound found in County Meath, Ireland. It is a special type of round barrow known as a bowl barrow. This important historical site is protected as a National Monument.
A barrow is like a big, round hill made by people long ago. These hills were built over tombs where important people were buried. Gaulstown Barrow helps us learn about how people lived and honored their dead thousands of years ago.
Where is Gaulstown Barrow?
Gaulstown Barrow is located in a place called Gaulstown. It is about 2.3 km (1.4 mi) southwest of a town called Duleek. You can find it just north of the Nanny River.
What is Gaulstown Barrow?
Gaulstown Barrow is a circular mound of earth. It was built over a tomb, which is a place where someone was buried. Experts believe this barrow was created a very long time ago. It probably dates back to the late Neolithic period or the early Bronze Age.
- The Neolithic period was a time when people started farming and living in settled communities.
- The Bronze Age came after the Neolithic period. During this time, people learned to make tools and weapons from bronze.
This means Gaulstown Barrow could be around 4,000 to 5,000 years old! It is a fascinating link to Ireland's ancient past.
