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Carrig : Wedge Tomb

CountyWicklow
Grid RefN 994 122
Longitude6° 30' 50.64" W
Latitude53° 9' 3.8" N
Nearest TownBlessington (2.4 Km)
OS Sheet56
UTM zone29U
UTM x666234.37918331
UTM y5891960.8815625
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Visit Notes

Sunday, 12th May 2002

This 5m long wedge is very ruined and seems to be the favourite sunbathing spot for the local sheep. The gallery is some 1.5m wide and shows some double walling.

The views of the Pollaphuca reservoir are interupted by trees and houses but they are still impressive.

What struck me as odd about this tomb is the presence of two taller stones flanking the entrance, almost like portal stones.

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