Gartnanoul Explained

Gartnanoul
Native Name:Gort na nAbhall
Native Name Lang:ga
Map Type:Ireland
Location:Killykeen, County Cavan, Ireland
Type:Court tomb
Length:28m (92ft)
Width:8m (26ft)
Material:Stone
Epochs:Megalithic
Ownership:Public
Other Designation:National Monument
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Designation2:National Monument of Ireland
Designation2 Offname:Gartnanoul
Designation2 Number:570[1]

Gartnanoul is a megalithic court tomb located in Killykeen Forest Park, Loughtee Upper, County Cavan, Ireland.[2] Situated near Lough Oughter, the north tomb court is in depth and in width. Gartnanoul is called a dual-tomb because it has two tombs both in line with each other, with each tomb having its own court.[3] It is estimated that when it was built Gartnanoul was long and wide. The roof stones are missing although the tomb is in good condition and cairn materials are found scattered around the tomb.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Monuments of County Cavan in State Care . 1 . heritageireland.ie . National Monument Service . 2 July 2020.
  2. http://www.megalithicireland.com/Gartnanoul.html
  3. http://www.triskelle.eu/attractions/killykeenforestpark.php
  4. http://www.megalithicmonumentsofireland.com/COUNTIES/CAVAN/Gartnanoul_CourtTomb.html