Ballynageeragh Portal Tomb

The portal tomb features an oval capstone measuring 4 meters by 2.65 meters, weighing approximately 6.75 tons and resting on multiple supporting stones.

Archaeological investigations in the 1930s revealed cremated bones, flint tools, and charcoal within the chamber, dating the tomb to the fourth millennium BCE.

The tomb's entrance orientation to the southeast follows a pattern seen in neighboring portal tombs, indicating established burial practices of prehistoric communities.

Visitors can reach the tomb from Waterford City by following the N25 west, taking the R681 south, and making several specified turns to reach the site.

The monument underwent reconstruction in 1940, during which the capstone was placed on building blocks, altering its original megalithic construction methods.

Location: County Waterford

GPS coordinates: 52.17769,-7.27689

Latest update: March 12, 2025 11:00