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Browne's Hill (Portal Tomb) — Images (click to view fullsize)

Posted by muller 6th December 2011ce

Haroldstown (Portal Tomb) — Images

Posted by muller 6th December 2011ce

Knockroe (Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art) — Images

Posted by CianMcLiam 22nd August 2011ce

Knockroe (Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art) — Fieldnotes

One part of this stone was found several years ago when part of a field wall was removed, since then the other three parts have turned up along the wall and have recently been reconstructed in the gap formed by a gateway. There is very good access, up a farm lane to the west of the site, then follow a barely noticeable carved cup and ring sign placed in a gateway (unfortunately placed in the wrong side if you are driving up the lane, but ok if you have come down the hill as part of the walking trail), straight across the field to the gateway in the far wall opposite. There is a stake placed right in front of it, but it is only sitting in a base and can easily be taken out for photos and then replaced. Comments (1)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by CianMcLiam 22nd August 2011ce

Knockroe (Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art) — Images

Posted by CianMcLiam 22nd August 2011ce

Haroldstown (Portal Tomb) — Fieldnotes

Visited 25.5.11 Well, here we are, my last site to visit on a fantastic weeks holiday in Ireland. I started with a cracker and it is only right that I finish with a cracker. And that is exactly what this site is. The tomb is once more surrounded by green grass and is easily visible from the road. It is as perfect a little dolmen as you could wish to find. Despite the nearby road the site felt very calm and standing on top of the cap stone you can see a fair distance. I liked this place a lot – as I have liked nearly every site I have visited this week. I sat inside the chamber for a short while and contemplated the long journey home. I was hoping to see a few sites this week but have been very fortunate to see so many. I far exceeded my expectations and I have Karen and the children to thank for their patience. We hope to return in two years and spend a week along the west coast. I imagine I will find something of interest to visit………………………. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by CARL 16th June 2011ce

Browne's Hill (Portal Tomb) — Fieldnotes

Visited 25.5.11 My last but one site visit on my week's holiday in Ireland – and what a site!! This is one of the 'touristy' sites with a large car park, information boards and a dedicated path leading to the tomb. When we arrived there was no one else there and myself and Dafydd strolled up to the tomb – which by the way is easily visible from the car park. The capstone is very, very large – the info board says it is between 130 – 150 tonnes. Whatever its true weight it certainly would have taken some serious shifting! I must admit to having tried to scramble up the capstone but failed miserably – well done do those who have managed it! In the end I contented myself with sitting inside and admiring the surroundings. I did take a photo of Dafydd sitting on the upright in front to the tomb which is now on my desk in work and I am looking at whilst typing this site report. As we were about to leave a coach load of American tourists arrived who managed to walk to the tomb, take photos and get back on the coach before we had even managed to get back to the car! This is one of the most famous prehistoric sites in Ireland – and quite rightly so. A 'must visit' when in the area and a site very easy to access. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by CARL 16th June 2011ce