Cloghanmore

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Cloghanmore is a megalithic chamber tomb of the court tomb (or court cairn) type located in County Donegal, Ireland, about 8 km east from Carrick in the township of Malin More on the minor road. Access to the tomb is via a bridge and concrete path. It is situated in very marshy ground and can be difficult to navigate in wet weather.

The tomb is oriented in an east to west fashion, with the main entrance located on the eastern end. It is a large tomb, with parallel twin galleries to either side of the entrance. There are two western galleries each divided into two chambers by jamb stones. One of the two western galleries is topped with a large capstone. The court space measures approximately 45 feet. This configuration, with two galleries located side-by-side across from the entrance and looking into a central full court is considered unusual.

[edit] External links

• Megalithomania
• The Modern Antiquarian

[edit] See also

• Megalith
• Chambered cairn
• Carrowmore