Carrowcrom Wedge Tomb

Carrowcrom Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.

Location

Carrowcrom Wedge Tomb is located east-southeast of Ballina town, to the west of Slieve Gamph, in the upper reaches of the Srufaungal River.

History

This wedge tomb was built c. 2500 – 2000 BC, in the Copper or Bronze Age.

Description

Partially renovated. The wedge-shaped gallery is long and wide, orthostats either side. Two roof stones completely cover the gallery. The whole structure is still covered by a U-shaped cairn.
It faces southwest, towards the setting sun.