Moytirra East Court Tomb, commonly called the Giant's Grave, is a court cairn and National Monument located in County Sligo, Ireland.[1][2]
| Moytirra East Court Tomb | |
|---|---|
| Native name Tuama Cúirte Mhaigh Tuireadh Thoir (Irish) | |
| Giant's Grave | |
  Location of Moytirra East Court Tomb in Ireland | |
| Type | court cairn |
| Location | Moytirra East, Kilmactranny, County Sligo, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54°04′34″N 8°17′00″W / 54.076009°N 8.283392°W |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Built | c. 4000–2500 BC |
| Official name | Moytirra East |
| Reference no. | 465 |
Location
editMoytirra East court tomb is located 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Ballyfarnon, to the east of Lough Arrow.[3]
History
editMoytirra East Court Tomb was built c. 4000–2500 BC, in the Neolithic.
It was locally known as the Giant's Grave, and was said to hold the remains of a giant killed in the Battle of Moytura.[4]
Description
editMoytirra East Court Tomb has the remains of a U-shaped court leading to a four-chamber gallery.[5][6] These would have been covered by a cairn, but these stones seem to have been removed.[7]
References
edit- ^ "megalithomania: Moytirra East (Sligo) :: Court Tomb :: Visit notes". www.megalithomania.com.
- ^ Ireland Guide. Gill & MacMillan, Limited. 1 January 2000. ISBN 9780717128877 – via Google Books.
- ^ Moore, Sam (1 January 1998). "Archaeology in County Sligo". FAS Community Services Unit – via Google Books.
- ^ "Moytirra East Court Tomb".
- ^ England), Prehistoric Society (London (1 January 1960). "Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society" – via Google Books.
- ^ Barrington, T. J. (1 January 1999). Discovering Kerry: Its History, Heritage & Topography. Collins Press. ISBN 9781898256717 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Moytirra East, Court Tomb, Co. Sligo".