Legananny Dolmen

Castlewellan, United Kingdom

Legananny Dolmen is a megalithic dolmen or cromlech on the slopes of Slieve Croob near the village of Leitrim. This tripod dolmen has a capstone over 3m long and 1.8m from the ground. It dates to the Neolithic period, making the monument approximately 5,000 years old. Such portal tombs were funerary sites for the disposal of the dead in Neolithic society. The heavy stones would have been dragged some distance before being set in place. The three supporting stones are unusually long and there are slight traces of a cairn which must have been far more extensive. Some urns were found underneath.

The name Legananny is derived from Irish Liagán Áine, meaning 'Áine's standing stone'.

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Prehistoric and archaeological sites in United Kingdom

Address

Dolmen Road 37, Castlewellan, United Kingdom

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Founded: 3000 BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in United Kingdom

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User Reviews

Gavin Burnside (2 years ago)
Short walk from a lay-by at bottom of hill

PW (3 years ago)
Parking for two to three cars on a hard and firm surface. There is also an information board with information upon it regarding Legananny dolmen The way to the car park and the dolmem is displayed on brown Tourism signs from various directions. It is a short walk to the dolmen itself along a quite rough road which may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

Paul Stevenson (5 years ago)
Its an unusual shape of Neolithic Dolmen in the hills near Slieve Croob Co Down

Margaret Crosthwaite (6 years ago)
Love this place and as I'm interested in standing stones , and gateways to the other realm this is brilliant. The surrounding views are brilliant. Love it.

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