The absolutely stunning portal tomb at Haroldstown is one of the finest examples of its type in Ireland.
This Neolithic tomb consists of two large capstones supported by ten vertical stones. There are suggestions that this tomb was actually used as a home for a family during the nineteenth century, with the gaps between the supporting stones plugged with turf and mud. Read More >>
- Time Travel Ireland: Haroldstown Dolmen (full story)
- Megalithic Ireland: Haroldstown Portal Tomb
Haroldstown Dolmen – Photo by Abarta Audioguides – http://www.abartaheritage.ie/
Written by Neil Jackman
Neil is the owner of Abarta Audioguides, a newly launched Irish company that provide downloadable audioguides to Ireland’s wonderful heritage sites. On his blog Time Travel Ireland, Neil aims to tell the story of some of the sensational sites off the beaten track in Ireland. Neil’s Tips | Website
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