Cabragh Wedge Tomb

The Cabragh Wedge Tomb, also called Cabragh I or the Giant's Grave, is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located in County Sligo, Ireland.

Location

Cabragh Wedge Tomb is located west of Coolaney in the foothills of the Ox Mountains. A tributary of the Owenbeg River flows to the west.

History

This wedge tomb was built c. 2500–2000 BC, in the Copper or Bronze Age. The entrance faces southwest, towards the setting sun at the winter solstice.

Description

The tomb is long with double outer walling and entrance stones. There are two burial chambers and long, with the roof stones collapsed inward.