Brownshill Dolmen, National monument near Carlow, Ireland
The Brownshill Dolmen features a massive granite capstone that rests upon two portal stones and a door stone, forming a prehistoric burial chamber structure.
Built between 4000 and 3000 BC, this megalithic portal tomb stands as a testament to the engineering capabilities of ancient Irish civilizations.
The structure's eastern orientation suggests its connection to sunrise rituals and burial practices of prehistoric communities in the region of County Carlow.
Located 3 kilometers east of Carlow town along the R726 road, this free-access monument offers visitors direct observation of prehistoric architectural techniques.
The granite capstone weighs approximately 150 metric tons, making it the heaviest documented portal tomb capstone discovered in Europe to date.
Location: Urglin
GPS coordinates: 52.83750,-6.88111
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:00
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