Ballynageeragh Portal Tomb

Ballynageeragh Portal Tomb is a Neolithic stone burial chamber in County Waterford, made from standing stones arranged to form an underground burial space. A large flat stone lies on top as a cap, supported by several uprights that protect the interior.

This burial chamber was built in the 4th millennium before Christ as a resting place for early settlers of the region. Archaeologists examined it in the 1930s and found cremated bones, flint tools, and charcoal inside the chamber.

The name comes from Irish and refers to the tomb's position in the local landscape. Today you can see how the site sits within the rolling hills and how such burial places once served as landmarks for the communities who used them.

The site sits in open countryside and is accessible on foot, though there are no facilities or shelter at the location. Wear appropriate clothing for outdoor weather and allow time to explore the surrounding landscape around the monument.

The monument was rebuilt in 1940, and during this work the capstone was placed on concrete blocks rather than stone supports as originally built. This change is visible today and shows how archaeologists adapted sites during the early restoration period.

Location: County Waterford

GPS coordinates: 52.17769,-7.27689

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:02