The Proleek Dolmen from the South West © Eric Jones

J0811 : The Proleek Dolmen from the South West

taken 7 years ago, near to Ravensdale, Co Louth, Ireland

The Proleek Dolmen from the South West

This one of the best preserved cromlechs on the island of Ireland. It marked the entrance into a portal tomb and was built by Neolithic farming folk some 5000 years ago. The Neolithic people first cremated their dead and then placed the ashes in vessels into the tomb together with flint and stone tools. The capstone weights in excess of 40 tonnes and its erection obviously called for great engineering skills.

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Grid Square: J0811, 22 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Eric Jones (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Thursday, 4 May, 2017 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 4 October, 2017
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Burial ground, Crematorium
Subject Location: Irish: J 082 110 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:2.2253N 6:20.9008W
Camera Location: Irish: J 082 110
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)