This really is a nasty tomb to reach, because it is on the top of a hill that is not only surrounded by ankle-breaking limestone pavements, but is also made of deeply fissured limestone. Please take great care when visiting this site.
The tomb is, quite simply, wonderful. It is almost complete, retaining its massive roofstone, which has broken in two. The rear end of the roofstone has dropped back slightly and now points into the air. The walls are made from single slices of limestone, while the back is missing (hence, why the roofstone has tipped.)
The front of the tomb is partially blocked by a slab that is 2/3 of the width of the tomb, leaving a doorway to one side. The interior is 1.6m tall and looks as if the floor was paved.
The views are wonderful from here and a lot of the wonderful geology of The Burren is visible. These views certainly make up for the effort it takes to reach the site, but the quality of the tomb itself does this on its own, anyway.
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