Kiltiernan Tomb
Kiltiernan Tomb, also called Kiltiernan Portal Tomb or Kiltiernan Dolmen, is a dolmen located in County Dublin, Ireland.[1][2][3] It is a National Monument.
Dolmain Chill Tiarnáin | |
Shown within Dublin | |
Location | Kiltiernan, County Dublin, Ireland |
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Region | Ireland |
Coordinates | 53.238829°N 6.207119°W |
Altitude | 174 m (571 ft) |
History | |
Founded | 3500–2500 BC |
Site notes | |
Public access | yes |
National Monument of Ireland | |
Reference no. | 343 |
Location
Kiltiernan Tomb is located about 1.6 km (1 mile) south-southeast of Stepaside.
The dolmen
The dolmen is sited on a small ledge, close to one of the head waters of the Loughlinstown River on a gentle west-facing slope. The capstone measures 6.5 metres (21 ft) in length, 5.3 metres (17 ft) in width and 1.55 metres (5.1 ft) in depth, weighing about 40 tonnes. The two portal stones at the entrance measure 1.4 metres (4.6 ft) and 1.25 metres (4.1 ft) and the tomb is oriented in a westerly direction. Between the portal stones is a small door stone, blocking entrance to the chamber.
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