Knockadoon – Lough Gur

Knockadoon House, located in County Limerick, is a remarkable symbol of the rich Bronze Age heritage. The surrounding landscape of Knockadoon Hill is adorned with six enclosures that date back to 1600-1100 BC. These oval enclosures, constructed around houses, are a distinctive feature of the later Bronze Age. The enclosing ramparts, approximately 2m in width and height, are made up of double stone walls with large kerbstones.

The 'Giant’s Grave', a megalithic tomb on the lower western slope of Killalough Hill, was excavated in 1938. It revealed at least eight adult inhumations within the main chamber, and other unspecified adult remains, and at least four children from the wall fill and from outside the tomb. Radiocarbon dating confirmed a period of use in the years 2202–2162 BC.

This monument, with its archaeological significance, offers a glimpse into the past, making it an essential part of Limerick's rich heritage.

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This national monument is protected in accordance with the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014