Magheraghanrush Court Tomb

Sligo, Ireland

Magheraghanrush Court Tomb was built c. 3000 BC. It may have first been a simple construction with U-shaped court; the east part was added later.

Local legend has it as a Giant's Grave or Druid's Altar, or the burial site of Eógan Bél (d. AD 542), King of Connacht, although the Middle Irish poem Caithréim Cellaig says he was buried on Knocknarea and reburied on an island in Lough Gill.

The tomb is very large, 30 m long. The court is oval and located in the centre with two chambers at one end and a single chamber at the other, giving it the appearance of a man from above. The central court is not a perfect oval but is crooked in the middle, indicating that there was originally one court cairn which was then added to.

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Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Ireland

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Founded: 3000 BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Ireland

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4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Finn (8 months ago)
nice walk through the forest up to the prehistoric tomb

Ania Hornowski (9 months ago)
Super interesting old dolmens & stone circle in an unusual shape, very beautiful and peaceful in the grass sea amongst the ancient stones

Own Oh (2 years ago)
Hard to find from the Google maps driving directions but worth the short walk

Rena P (3 years ago)
Nice woodland walk with old heritage rocks

Gary Boland (6 years ago)
Wonderful views, variable gradients of walk. Plenty of parking space and good for the family

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