Davagh Forest

Also known as:
Big Man's Grave and Davagh Lower
Nearest town:
Emyvale (43km S)
Latitude:
54° 43' 32.92 N
Longitude:
6° 54' 27.55 W
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Image of Davagh Forest (Chambered Tomb) by ryaner

There is the remains of a relatively good wedge tomb under there. This is from the rear, looking west.

Image credit: ryaner
ryaner
ryaner Sep 7, 2021
Image of Davagh Forest (Chambered Tomb) by ryaner

Looking east. The tomb is an overgrown mess.

Image credit: ryaner
ryaner
ryaner Sep 7, 2021
Image of Davagh Forest (Chambered Tomb) by A R Cane

After wondering around this section of the forest for a good half an hour we came to the conclusion that this might be the candidate for the chambered grave marked on the map. Horribly overgrown and with a fallen tree covering it, it still exuded a certain charm. Of course we could be completely wrong and somebody else may know the whereabouts of some glorious site tucked snugly in the conifers!

Image credit: A R Cane
A R Cane
A R Cane Jul 4, 2013
Image of Davagh Forest (Chambered Tomb) by A R Cane

Close-up of the largest visible stone beneath the fallen tree.

Image credit: A R Cane
A R Cane
A R Cane Jul 4, 2013

Articles

Davagh Forest

ryaner
ryaner Oct 26, 2021

There are supposed to be the relatively substantial remains of a wedge tomb here but you would never tell if you just happened by. Indeed, all that can be seen is an overgrown mound with a few stones here and there. I can well understand AR Cane’s perplexity, but I can confirm that yes, you were in the right place. The fallen tree has been removed and maybe there might be a move afoot to clean up the site as there seems to be a lot of work in this part of Davagh forest.

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