Gortnaleck Court Tomb facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gortnaleck Court Tomb |
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| Native name Irish: Tuama Cúirte Ghort na Leice |
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| Type | court cairn |
| Location | Gortnaleck, Grange, County Sligo, Ireland |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Built | c. 4000–2500 BC |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| Official name: Gortnaleck Court Tomb | |
| Reference no. | 607 |
Gortnaleck Court Tomb is a court cairn and National Monument located in County Sligo, Ireland.
Location
Gortnaleck Court Tomb is located 2.1 km (1.3 mi) north of Benbulbin and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) east-southeast of Grange.
History
Gortnaleck Court Tomb was constructed in the Neolithic, c. 4000–2500 BC.
Description
The central court is 6 m (20 ft) in diameter. The west gallery is 7 m (23 ft) long and the east is 5 m (16 ft) by 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) long.
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