Loughgur

Wedge Tomb
Townland Lough Gur
County Limerick
Grid Ref R 646 403
OS Sheet 65
Longitude 8° 31' 17.34" W
Latitude 52° 30' 46.94" N
Nearest Town Bruff (4.3Km)
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Knockainy 5Km (SE)
Fedamore 7Km (NW)
Knockroe 7.4Km (N)
Knocktwo 8.7Km (SW)
Knockfea 9.8Km (NNW)

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From Bruff take the R512 north. At the first cross roads turn right. After 2km you will see the tomb on your right.

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Sunday, 28th April 2002 CE

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This is one of the best preserved wedge tombs you will find. The main chamber still retains its roof stones and the portico, although devoid of roof stones, is very clear. The double walling too is evident on both sides of the chambers.

It is aligned north east-south west, with the portico at the south west end, and about 9m in length. The portico measures 1.5m long x 2m wide. The whole structure is 3.5m wide when the double walling is taken into account. A few large stones lay scattered about that may once have been kerb stones.

It is possible to squeeze inside and experience extreme claustrophobia! The chamber is no more 70cm tall at the NE end rising to 1.2m at the SW end.

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Sunday, 28th April 2002 CE

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The sign at this tomb states a story dating from the 18th century. Apparently at this time the tomb was still covered by a mound of stones and an old woman lived inside. When she died the cairn was removed.

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