Poulawack Cairn, Prehistoric burial cairn in The Burren, County Clare, Ireland.
The circular limestone cairn measures 21 meters in diameter and rises 2.5 meters from the hilltop in the Burren landscape.
The Third Harvard Archaeological Mission excavated the cairn in 1934, revealing ten internal burial chambers containing remains of sixteen individuals.
The cairn demonstrates selective burial practices of ancient Ireland, as research suggests only individuals of high status received interment at the site.
The monument stands on private land without established public access, requiring visitors to navigate through limestone terrain and medieval field walls.
Three distinct construction phases spanning 1,800 years show the cairn's continuous use from 3500 BC through the Bronze Age period.
Location: County Clare
GPS coordinates: 53.03217,-9.14492
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:43
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