Tullygobban Wedge Tomb
Location: Burren, Co. Cavan
Classification: Wedge Tomb
SMR Code: CV004-003001
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Tullygobban Wedge Tomb is situated at the summit of a small hill with spectacular views overlooking Lough Macnean Upper. Although somewhat ruined, it is one of the most impressive monuments in the Cavan Burren Complex. Roughly 7.5m long and 1.5m in average width, it is aligned roughly southwest-northeast. The outer-walling, though largely collapsed, is visible along both sides. Three partly displaced roofstones cover the east end of the gallery with a possible portico at the west. There are vague traces of a mound around the structure. 10m to the Southwest of the tomb there is a small, round, kerbed cairn.
Wedge Tombs are the most common megalithic tomb type known in Ireland, with more than 500 known examples found mainly in the north, west and south-west. Wedge Tombs came into use during the period 2540-2300 BCE around the start of the Bronze Age in Ireland.
Tullygobban - ‘Tulaigh an Ghobáin’ (Mounds of Gobán) is named after ‘An Gobán Saor’, the master craftsman of Irish folklore. Legend has it, that it was he who built the megalithic tombs and placed the oddly shaped glacial erratics that can be found all over the Cavan Burren Park.
Description
Tullygobban Wedge Tomb is situated at the summit of a small hill with spectacular views overlooking Lough Macnean Upper. Although somewhat ruined, it is one of the most impressive monuments in the Cavan Burren Complex. Roughly 7.5m long and 1.5m in average width, it is aligned roughly southwest-northeast. The outer-walling, though largely collapsed, is visible along both sides. Three partly displaced roofstones cover the east end of the gallery with a possible portico at the west. There are vague traces of a mound around the structure. 10m to the Southwest of the tomb there is a small, round, kerbed cairn.
History
Wedge Tombs are the most common megalithic tomb type known in Ireland, with more than 500 known examples found mainly in the north, west and south-west. Wedge Tombs came into use during the period 2540-2300 BCE around the start of the Bronze Age in Ireland.
Folklore
Tullygobban - ‘Tulaigh an Ghobáin’ (Mounds of Gobán) is named after ‘An Gobán Saor’, the master craftsman of Irish folklore. Legend has it, that it was he who built the megalithic tombs and placed the oddly shaped glacial erratics that can be found all over the Cavan Burren Park.
This monument is part of a Complex
This monument is part of a Complex
Accessibility Rating: Easy - Moderate
A signposted walking trail leads you to the summit of Tullygobban Hill.
There are no facilities at this site.
Accessibility
Accessibility Class: Easy - Moderate
A signposted walking trail leads you to the summit of Tullygobban Hill.
Facilities
There are no facilities at this site.
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise: 06:56
Sunset: 19:59
Directions
Weather
Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise: 06:56
Sunset: 19:59
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