A Neolithic Wedge Tomb in The Burren in County Clare, Ireland
This wedge tomb dated around 2500 BC lies on the limestone uplands of the Burren in north-west Clare. Wedge tombs are named for their wedge-shaped plan: they are narrower and lower towards the rear. In this region excellent large slabs are readily available on the surface crag, so many wedge tombs are built with a single large slab forming each side and a single great roof-stone. This gives a special neatness to these monuments especially as the tops of the side stones are chipped to a straight line.
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Location: County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Northwestern Europe
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