Giant’s Grave

Giant’s Grave

Location: Burren, Co. Cavan

Classification: Wedge Tomb

SMR Code: CV004-005----

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The Giant’s Grave is the better preserved of the two wedge tombs in the Cavan Burren Park. Located at the summit of a small hill, it consists of a roofed gallery, about 7.5m long, opening west to southwest. Five large capstones cover the internal space which is divided by a septal stone between the entrance portico and a large main chamber. The 1m high outer walls are still intact and the two front orthostats lean together to create an triangular opening to the portico. The upper surface of the roof stone above the the opening has a series of cup-marks and at least two cup-and-ring motifs carved into it.

Description

The Giant’s Grave is the better preserved of the two wedge tombs in the Cavan Burren Park. Located at the summit of a small hill, it consists of a roofed gallery, about 7.5m long, opening west to southwest. Five large capstones cover the internal space which is divided by a septal stone between the entrance portico and a large main chamber. The 1m high outer walls are still intact and the two front orthostats lean together to create an triangular opening to the portico. The upper surface of the roof stone above the the opening has a series of cup-marks and at least two cup-and-ring motifs carved into it.

Folklore

Many of Ireland’s megalithic monuments are known locally as the ‘Giant’s Grave’ but this one has a story to go with the name. Folklore tells that two young giants, Lugh and Lag, challenged each other to jump a nearby gorge (the nearby ‘Giant’s Leap) in order to win the affection of a female giant. Unfortunately, Lag fell to his death and the ‘Giant’s Grave’ is where he was buried.

This monument is part of a Complex

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Cavan Burren Park

Location: Burren, Co. Cavan

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Cavan Burren Park

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Accessibility Rating: Easy - Moderate

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Accessibility Class: Easy - Moderate

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Sunrise: 06:56

Sunset: 19:59

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