Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb Explained

Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb - Leaba Dhiarmada 'is Gráinne
Native Name:	Tuama Dingeach Cheathrú an Lisín
Native Language:	ga
Other Name:	Diarmuid and Gráinne's Bed
Coordinates:	53.0872°N -9.5757°W
Location:	Carrownlisheen, Inishmaan, County Galway, Ireland
Type:	wedge-shaped gallery grave
Designation1:	National Monument of Ireland
Designation1 Offname:	Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb
Designation1 Number:	42

Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located on Inishmaan, Ireland.^[1]

Location

Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb is located in the eastern lowlands of Inishmaan.^[2]

History

Built c. 4000–2500 BC, this is a wedge-shaped gallery grave.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland: Counties: Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan. Ordnance. Survey (Ireland). Ruaidhrí De. Valera. Seán Ó. Nualláin. 29 September 1972. Stationery Office. Google Books.
2. Book: Jones, Carleton. The Burren and the Aran Islands: An Archaeological Guide. 29 September 2004. Collins Press. 9781903464496. Google Books.
3. Web site: Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb | Diarmuid & Grainne's Bed | Wedge Tomb.