One of the charms of this dolmen is that it does not look the like same structure from any two angles.
The large capstone rests at one end on a mighty stone in a beautiful shoulder which could well be man made.
The portal stones and door stone are still in place but no walls remain. The capstone is ove 1m thick and its under side is around 1.3m off the ground.
Easily seen from the road this tomb has a certain charm that can not help but endear the viewer to it. The farmer was ploughing the field while I was there and after a few hand gestures to him I was quickly given the thumbs up to jump the fence and get up close. I suggest anyone visiting here looks upon it from all angles just to marvel at its ability to seemingly morph into some thing different as you walk around it.
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Another site that I always think of when someone says 'dolmen' or 'portal tomb'. Although by no means a classically shaped portal tomb this is still a very fine example and so picturesque too.
There's something odd about its form and the selection of odd types of stone used in its construction that feels really good. Even on a wet and windy day it's a pleasure to be here at this monument.
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_From Newcastle take the A2 north for about 3km and turn left. At the first left park up (if you can) and you will see the dolmen in the field just past the junction.
This dolmen is also known as "The Slidderyford Dolmen".
A Random Selection of Nearby Monuments
 Mihanboy (Co. Roscommon) |  Lurgankeel (Co. Louth) |  Athenree (Co. Tyrone) |
 Rostellan (Co. Cork) |  Eskaheen (Co. Donegal) |  Ticloy (Co. Antrim) |
