Historic Environment
Goward Road
Castlewellan
Down
BT34 5YL

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:
J2436731024
SM number:
DOW 048:011

About Goward Dolmen

This fine portal tomb is surrounded by trees and is known locally as Pat Kearney’s Big Stone, from the former owner (traces of his house are still visible). The enormous granite capstone has slipped from its original position over a rectangular chamber which faces north-east. Stones beyond the entrance suggest a curving façade, allied to the court tomb tradition. There has been no archaeological excavation, but there is an early report of the finding of an urn and a flint arrowhead.

Other historic places you can visit:

Goward Dolmen
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