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Glenknock or Cloghogle Portal Tomb: Druid's Altar

Topics:
Historic environment, 
Archaeology & Monuments

Chambered Grave, Galtan Road
BT78 4NE
United Kingdom

Contact

Phone: 028 9082 3207
Email: scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

Additional Information

Open to the public: Yes, entry is free (Sometimes public access is restricted due to works for example. Check before you visit)
Grid reference: H4117987944
View on the Historic Environment Map Viewer
SM number: TYR 017:009
View details on the NI Sites & Monuments Record (NISMR)

About Glenknock or Cloghogle Portal Tomb: Druid's Altar

The megalith is disturbed, but among the leaning stones it is possible to detect two portal stones at the north-west and a back stone. The capstone is shattered into five pieces and there are many field stones now set at the monument.

Other historic places you can visit:

  • Love Heritage NI
Glenknock or Cloghogle Portal Tomb: Druid's Altar
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