Moytirra East Court Tomb

Moytirra East Court Tomb
Native name Irish: Tuama Cúirte Mhaigh Tuireadh Thoir
Giant's Grave
Location of Moytirra East Court Tomb in Ireland
Type	court cairn
Location	Moytirra East, Kilmactranny, County Sligo, Ireland
Coordinates	54°04′34″N 8°17′00″W / 54.076009°N 8.283392°WCoordinates: 54°04′34″N 8°17′00″W / 54.076009°N 8.283392°W
Elevation	147 m (482 ft)
Built	c. 4000–2500 BC
National Monument of Ireland
Official name: Moytirra East
Reference no.	465

Moytirra East Court Tomb, commonly called the Giant's Grave, is a court cairn and National Monument located in County Sligo, Ireland.^[1][2]

Location

Moytirra East court tomb is located 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Ballyfarnon, to the east of Lough Arrow.^[3][4]

History

Moytirra East Court Tomb was built c. 4000–2500 BC, in the Neolithic.

It was locally known as the Giant's Grave, and was said to hold the remains of a giant killed in the Battle of Moytura.^[5]

Description

Moytirra East Court Tomb has the remains of a U-shaped court leading to a four-chamber gallery.^[6][7] These would have been covered by a cairn, but these stones seem to have been removed.^{[8] [9]}

References

1. http://www.megalithomania.com/show/site/839/moytirra_east_court_tomb.htm
2. "Ireland Guide". Gill & MacMillan, Limited. 1 January 2000 – via Google Books.
3. "Photo - Gallery (Court) Tomb. Moytirra East - Pictures Of Ballyfarnan, Roscommon, Ireland - Travel Photos :: AllTravels :: Anywhere You Want To Go ::.".
4. Moore, Sam (1 January 1998). "Archaeology in County Sligo". FAS Community Services Unit – via Google Books.
5. "Moytirra East Court Tomb".
6. England), Prehistoric Society (London (1 January 1960). "Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society" – via Google Books.
7. Barrington, T. J. (1 January 1999). "Discovering Kerry: Its History, Heritage & Topography". Collins Press – via Google Books.
8. "Moytirra East, Court Tomb, Co. Sligo.".
9. http://www.shee-eire.com/Sites&Monuments/Court-tombs/Sligo/Moytirra-east/Page1.htm