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Gartnanoul Court Cairn

A Megalithic tomb in the surrounds of a forest park

Unguided sites

Gartnanoul
Cavan

Gartnanoul Court Cairn

A Megalithic tomb in the surrounds of a forest park

Unguided sites

Gartnanoul
Cavan

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Gartnanoul Court Cairn is a National Monument in state guardianship

WARNING: It should be noted that these sites are unguided and a level of care and caution should be maintained during all stages of your visit. The Office Of Public Works (OPW) will not be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that occur

Gartnanoul Court Cairn

Gartnanoul megalithic court tomb is a dual-court tomb, surrounded by Killykeen Forest Park. The north court has circa 10 orthostats, and measures 3.8m north-south and 3.6m east-west. Its gallery, with no roof-stones, consists of a single chamber, with a maximum height of 0.8m.

The south court, with partial remains of its cairn, measures 4m north-south and 3.6m east-west. The south court’s gallery is divided into two chambers by a low jamb, with a maximum height of 0.9m. Gortnanoul double court tomb means that both tombs are in line with each other and both have their own court.

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