J0811 : The Proleek Dolmen from the east

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

The Proleek Dolmen from the east
The Proleek Dolmen from the east
Visitors to the tombs are requested to stick to the footpaths.
The Proleek Dolmen

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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Date Taken
Thursday, 4 May, 2017   (more nearby)
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Friday, 6 October, 2017
Geographical Context
Historic sites and artefacts  Paths  Burial ground, Crematorium 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 082 110 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:2.2251N 6:20.8917W
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Irish: geotagged! J 083 110
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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