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The portal tomb most likely dates from around 3500 BC, and is considered one of the finest examples of portal tombs in the region,<ref name=Jackman>{{cite news|last1=Jackman|first1=Neil|title=Heritage Ireland: The lonely Kilkenny cave that witnessed a massacre of 1,000 people|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/dunmore-cave-massacre-1609769-Aug2014/|accessdate=9 June 2015|agency=The Journal|date=9 August 2014}}</ref> and was first recorded by [[George Victor Du Noyer]] in 1864.<ref name="Old Moores">{{cite web|title=Ancient Ireland - Exploring Irish Historic Monuments|url=http://oldmooresalmanac.com/news-topics/the-history-of-us1/ancient-ireland-exploring-irish-historic-monuments.html|website=Old Moore's Almanac|accessdate=9 June 2015}}</ref> The tomb faces south east into the hillside, and consists of two east-facing portal stones which are {{convert|2.4|m}} high, with a door stone between and a chamber consisting of three other upright stones. All of these support a rectangular capstone, which is {{convert|4.2|m}} in length, and {{convert|1|m}} deep. The tomb has been undergone maintenance in the past, with a concrete support added inside the chamber. There is evidence that some of the upright stones may have moved over time, as the shape of the chamber has been impacted.<ref name="Prehistoric Waterford" /> It is likely that the structure was once enclosed by a mound or cairn, which has since been removed or eroded away.<ref name=MMI>{{cite web|title=Gaulstown Portal Tomb|url=http://www.megalithicmonumentsofireland.com/COUNTIES/WATERFORD/Gaulstown_PortalTomb.html|website=Megalithic Monuments of Ireland|accessdate=9 June 2015}}</ref> |
The portal tomb most likely dates from around 3500 BC, and is considered one of the finest examples of portal tombs in the region,<ref name=Jackman>{{cite news|last1=Jackman|first1=Neil|title=Heritage Ireland: The lonely Kilkenny cave that witnessed a massacre of 1,000 people|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/dunmore-cave-massacre-1609769-Aug2014/|accessdate=9 June 2015|agency=The Journal|date=9 August 2014}}</ref> and was first recorded by [[George Victor Du Noyer]] in 1864.<ref name="Old Moores">{{cite web|title=Ancient Ireland - Exploring Irish Historic Monuments|url=http://oldmooresalmanac.com/news-topics/the-history-of-us1/ancient-ireland-exploring-irish-historic-monuments.html|website=Old Moore's Almanac|accessdate=9 June 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329104556/http://oldmooresalmanac.com/news-topics/the-history-of-us1/ancient-ireland-exploring-irish-historic-monuments.html|archivedate=29 March 2015|df=}}</ref> The tomb faces south east into the hillside, and consists of two east-facing portal stones which are {{convert|2.4|m}} high, with a door stone between and a chamber consisting of three other upright stones. All of these support a rectangular capstone, which is {{convert|4.2|m}} in length, and {{convert|1|m}} deep. The tomb has been undergone maintenance in the past, with a concrete support added inside the chamber. There is evidence that some of the upright stones may have moved over time, as the shape of the chamber has been impacted.<ref name="Prehistoric Waterford" /> It is likely that the structure was once enclosed by a mound or cairn, which has since been removed or eroded away.<ref name=MMI>{{cite web|title=Gaulstown Portal Tomb|url=http://www.megalithicmonumentsofireland.com/COUNTIES/WATERFORD/Gaulstown_PortalTomb.html|website=Megalithic Monuments of Ireland|accessdate=9 June 2015}}</ref> |
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52°12′20″N 7°12′40″W / 52.2056°N 7.2112°W
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| Location | Gaulstown, County Waterford |
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| Region | Ireland |
| Coordinates | 52°12′20″N 7°12′40″W / 52.2056°N 7.2112°W |
| Type | Portal tomb |
| History | |
| Periods | Neolithic |
| Site notes | |
| Public access | Yes |
| Reference no. | 398[1] |
The Gaulstown Portal Tomb or Gaulstown Dolmen is a megalithic portal tomb situated in Gaulstown, in County Waterford, Ireland. It lies about 7 km south west of Waterford city.[2]
Location
The tomb is named for the townsland in which it situated, Gaulstown, and sits at the foot of "Cnoc an Chaillighe" or "The Hill of the Hag".[3]
Features
The portal tomb most likely dates from around 3500 BC, and is considered one of the finest examples of portal tombs in the region,[2] and was first recorded by George Victor Du Noyer in 1864.[4] The tomb faces south east into the hillside, and consists of two east-facing portal stones which are 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in) high, with a door stone between and a chamber consisting of three other upright stones. All of these support a rectangular capstone, which is 4.2 metres (14 ft) in length, and 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) deep. The tomb has been undergone maintenance in the past, with a concrete support added inside the chamber. There is evidence that some of the upright stones may have moved over time, as the shape of the chamber has been impacted.[3] It is likely that the structure was once enclosed by a mound or cairn, which has since been removed or eroded away.[5]
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gaulstown Dolmen.
Look up dolmen in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
References
- ^ "National Monuments in County Waterford" (PDF). National Monuments Service. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ a b Jackman, Neil (9 August 2014). "Heritage Ireland: The lonely Kilkenny cave that witnessed a massacre of 1,000 people". The Journal. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Gaulstown Portal Tomb". Prehistoric Waterford. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "Ancient Ireland - Exploring Irish Historic Monuments". Old Moore's Almanac. Archived from the original on 29 March 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Gaulstown Portal Tomb". Megalithic Monuments of Ireland. Retrieved 9 June 2015.