We thought that we were off to see a wedge here but it turned out to be a fine example of a Linkardstown Kist (my first). It is situated somewhat precariously at the side of a drive to a private residence (in construction).
The capstone is still in place and measures 1.4m wide and 1.1m deep. One of the wall slabs has been pushed inwards allowing a good view at the other sloping wall slabs inside.
As we were leaving the land owner arrived and told us of a standing stone (which keeps falling) that is located behind a tree just to the south. He also said that he intended to build a wall around the kist to protect it, allaying our fears of someone hitting it with a car in the future.
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