Tullygobban Hill Wedge Tomb The final tomb we visited in the Burren forest was the wedge tomb on Tullygobban hill, it is quite similar to the Giants Leap, but this tomb is quite ruined , the chamber can still be clearly made out but now only three of the original capstones remain and all of these are displaced. Many of the kerb stones can still be spotted around the central gallery. Just about 8 metres south west of the monument is a small round cairn five metres in diameter, only the kerb remains giving the appearance of a small stone circle. If this wedge tomb were anywhere else it would probably get more attention, but because this area is so rich in megalithic tombs this one is probably not given the appreciation it deserves.
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Situated: In the Burren prehistoric complex About five kilometres south of Blacklion on the Cavan way. After you enter the forest, this tomb is approximately 600 metres down the trail on the western side. Discovery Map 26: H 0740 3527. Last visit Apr 2007. Longitude: 7° 53' 11" W Latitude: 54° 15' 58" N Photos: Jim Dempsey. |
The cairn and the wedge tomb |
