Tullycommon Wedge Tomb facts for kids

The Tullycommon Wedge Tomb is an ancient stone structure found in The Burren area of County Clare, Ireland. It is a special type of burial place called a wedge-shaped gallery grave. This tomb is also recognized as a National Monument, which means it's an important historical site protected by the country.

What is a Wedge Tomb?

A wedge tomb is a kind of ancient burial monument. People built them in Ireland during the late Neolithic (New Stone Age) and early Bronze Age. These periods were around 2500 to 2000 BC. That's over 4,000 years ago! They are called "wedge" tombs because they are wider and taller at the front and get narrower and lower towards the back, like a wedge shape.

Where is Tullycommon Wedge Tomb Located?

This ancient tomb is found in a place called Tullycommon. This area is part of the Kilnaboy parish in County Clare. It's about 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles) southeast of a village called Carran. The tomb is situated between two other old sites: Knockaun Fort and a caher. A caher is an old stone fort.

What Does Tullycommon Wedge Tomb Look Like?

The Tullycommon Wedge Tomb is built like a box. It has two long stones on its sides and a large stone on top, called a capstone. The main burial area, or gallery, is about 1.7 meters (5.6 feet) long and 80 centimeters (2.6 feet) high.

The tomb is built so that it faces roughly southwest to northeast. This means it would have caught the light of the setting sun. At the back of the main chamber, there are two shorter side stones. These stones stand next to a back stone. Just beyond the end of the chamber, you can find another stone, which is an outer back stone.