Seefin Passage Tomb is a significant Neolithic site in County Wicklow, Ireland. It dates back to around 3300 BC, placing it among the earliest known examples of passage tombs in Ireland. The site offers valuable insights into prehistoric burial practices and ceremonial architecture.Location and SettingThe tomb is situated on Seefin Hill, which lies at an…
Tombs
Tombs are structures built to house the dead. In ancient cultures, tombs were often grand and elaborate, filled with items for the afterlife. Some famous examples include the Egyptian pyramids and the tombs of Chinese emperors
Rockmarshall Court Tomb
The Rockmarshall Court Tomb is an ancient burial monument located in County Louth, Ireland. It is a significant example of a court tomb, a type of prehistoric burial site found in parts of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The tomb dates from the late Neolithic to the early Bronze Age, approximately 3000–2000 BC.Structure and DesignThe Rockmarshall…
Rathfranpark Wedge Tomb
The Rathfranpark Wedge Tomb is a notable prehistoric structure located in County Mayo, Ireland. This wedge tomb, dating back to the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age (circa 2500–1500 BC), is one of many tombs in the region. It is part of a larger group of wedge tombs scattered across Ireland, which are characterized by…
Parknabinnia (Wedge Tomb)
Parknabinnia is a wedge-shaped tomb located in County Clare, Ireland. It dates back to the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age, around 2000–1500 BC. The tomb is one of the best-preserved examples of a wedge tomb in Ireland. It is part of a broader tradition of megalithic burial structures found across the Irish countryside.Structure and…
Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb
The Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb is a significant prehistoric structure located in County Clare, Ireland. It dates to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, around 2500–2000 BC. This tomb is one of several wedge-shaped tombs found in the region.Structure and DesignThe tomb is constructed using large stone slabs, forming a trapezoidal shape. Its entrance faces…
Behy Court Tomb
The Behy Court Tomb is an important prehistoric monument located in County Mayo, Ireland. This Neolithic tomb provides valuable insights into the burial practices of ancient societies. Researchers date it to around 4000–3000 BC, a period marked by significant developments in agriculture and settlement in Ireland.Architectural FeaturesThe Behy Court Tomb is classified as a court…