Ballykeel Dolmen and Cairn, Neolithic burial monument near Mullaghbawn, Northern Ireland
The dolmen consists of three upright stone blocks supporting a massive horizontal capstone measuring three meters in length at the southern end of a cairn.
Built between 4000 and 2500 BC, this portal tomb underwent excavations in 1963, revealing decorated Ballyalton bowls, pottery sherds, and flint artifacts.
The monument demonstrates the engineering capabilities of Neolithic communities and their burial practices through its carefully arranged stone structures and chamber design.
Located at Ballykeel Road in County Armagh, the site remains open year-round and offers free access to visitors exploring the Ring of Gullion area.
The northern section of the cairn contains a stone-lined cist, while the capstone features a notable notch similar to the one at Legananny Dolmen.
GPS coordinates: 54.13630,-6.47129
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:29
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