Goward Dolmen
Goward Road
Castlewellan
BT34 5YL
United Kingdom
Contact
Phone:
028 9082 3207
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.
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