2016

R6440 : Megalithic wedge tomb

taken 9 years ago, near to Holycross, Co Limerick, Ireland

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Megalithic wedge tomb
Megalithic wedge tomb
Sometimes called the Giant's Grave. The double wall is said to be unique. Animal remains found here were dated to around 2500 to 2000 BC, suggesting that it was in use for some centuries. Someone writing in the 19th century claimed that an old woman had lived in it at one time, and that when she died, rocks covering the tomb were removed to discourage others from following her example.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Primary Subject: Tomb
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Tomb [4] · 19th Century [2] · Giant's Grave [2] · Megalithic Wedge Tomb [2] Title Clusters: · Megalithic wedge tomb [2] ·
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R6440, 13 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Antony Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 30 June, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 5 July, 2016
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! R 645 402 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:30.7577N 8:31.3902W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! R 645 402
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East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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