Cloghanmore
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| Cloghanmore | |
|---|---|
 The tomb in 2016 | |
 Interactive map of Cloghanmore | |
| 54°41′21″N 8°44′45″W / 54.68917°N 8.74583°W | |
| Type | Tomb |
| Location | Glencolmcille, County Donegal, Ireland |
| History | |
| Built | c. 2500 BC |
| Site notes | |
| Material | Stone |
Cloghanmore (translated as "the great stone heap"[1] is a megalithic chamber tomb of the court tomb (or court cairn) type located about 8 km east from Carrick in Malin More, Glencolmcille, in County Donegal, Ireland.
Features
[edit]Located near the head of a valley Cloghanmore consists of a double trapezoid shaped tomb that was unearthed from the peat in the 19th century.[2] The tomb is oriented east to west, with the main entrance located on the eastern end. It is a large tomb, with parallel twin galleries to either side of the entrance. There are two western galleries each divided into two chambers by jamb stones with carved ornament.[3] One of the two western galleries is topped with a large capstone. The court space measures approximately 36 X 46 ft with a single chamber on each side. Both chambers have a decorated orthostat on the right side of their entrances.[4] This configuration, with two galleries located side by side across from the entrance and looking into a central full court, is considered unusual.