Gartnanoul is a megalithic court tomb located in Killykeen Forest Park, Loughtee Upper, County Cavan, Ireland.[2] Situated near Lough Oughter, the north tomb court is 3 metres (9.8 ft) in depth and 4 metres (13 ft) in width. Gartnanoul is called a dual-tomb because it has two tombs both in line with each other, with each tomb having its own court.[3] It is estimated that when it was built Gartnanoul was 28 metres (92 ft) long and 8 metres (26 ft) wide. The roof stones are missing although the tomb is in good condition and cairn materials are found scattered around the tomb.[4]
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| Location | Killykeen, County Cavan, Ireland |
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| Coordinates | 54°00′39″N 7°29′29″W / 54.0108°N 7.4914°W |
| Type | Court tomb |
| Length | 28m (92ft) |
| Width | 8m (26ft) |
| History | |
| Material | Stone |
| Periods | Megalithic |
| Site notes | |
| Ownership | Public |
| Designation | National Monument |
| Official name | Gartnanoul |
| Reference no. | 570[1] |
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View from the north tomb -
Nearby Lough Oughter
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