Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb

Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and a National Monument in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland.[2][3][4][5]

Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb
Native name
Irish: Tuama Dingeach Bhaile Éamainn Duibh
Giant’s Grave
TypeWedge tomb
LocationBarrack Road, Glencullen,
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland
Coordinates53.229074°N 6.226310°W / 53.229074; -6.226310
Height1.83 m (6.0 ft)
Builtc. 18th century BC
Location of Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb in Ireland
Official nameBallyedmonduff
Reference no.437[1]

Location

Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb is found on the south-eastern slope of the Two Rock mountain. Ongoing replanting and an expansion of mountain biking[6] in the area by Coillte[7] has removed all the surrounding trees and access is somewhat gated; giving preference to mountain bikes trails running within 15ft of the national monument.

History

This is an early Bronze Age wedge tomb, circa 1700 BC, and was situated in a small clearing in a planted forest before the trees surrounding it were cut down in 2020.

The tomb was excavated in the 1830s and then again in the 1940s; during this excavation cremated bone, a polished stone hammer, flints and pottery were found. The tomb is U-shaped and features double-walling; the rectangular chamber is divided into three parts.

References
  1. "National Monuments of County Dublin in State Care" (PDF). heritageireland.ie. National Monument Service. p. 1. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  2. Past, Ed Hannon-Visions of the (10 June 2013). "Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb, Co. Dublin".
  3. "megalithomania: Ballyedmonduff (Dublin) :: Wedge Tomb :: Visit notes".
  4. "Ballyedmonduff".
  5. "Ireland In Ruins: The Giant's Grave Co Dublin". 29 June 2012.
  6. "Trails - The Gap". 11 October 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  7. "Events and Updates". Coillte. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
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