Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb

Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb
Native name
Irish: Tuama Dingeach Bhaile Éamainn Duibh
Giant’s Grave
Type High cross
Location Barrack Road, Glencullen,
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland
Coordinates 53°13′45″N 6°13′35″W / 53.229074°N 6.226310°W / 53.229074; -6.226310Coordinates: 53°13′45″N 6°13′35″W / 53.229074°N 6.226310°W / 53.229074; -6.226310
Height 1.83 m (6.0 ft)
Built c. 18th century BC
Official name: Ballyedmonduff
Reference no. 437
Location of Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb in Ireland

Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and a National Monument in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland.[1][2][3][4]

Location

Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb is found on the south-eastern slope of the Two Rock mountain.

History

This is an early bronze age wedge tomb, circa 1700 BC, and is situated in a small clearing in a planted forest.

The tomb was excavated in the 1830s and then again in the 1940s; during this excavation cremated bone, a polished stone hammer, flints and pottery were found. The tomb is U-shaped and features double-walling; the rectangular chamber is divided into three parts.

References

  1. ↑ Past, Ed Hannon-Visions of the (10 June 2013). "Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb, Co. Dublin".
  2. ↑ "megalithomania: Ballyedmonduff (Dublin) :: Wedge Tomb :: Visit notes".
  3. ↑ "Ballyedmonduff".
  4. ↑ "Ireland In Ruins: The Giant's Grave Co Dublin".
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