Brennanstown Portal Tomb

Dolmen in County Dublin, Ireland
53°15′14″N 6°09′31″W / 53.253821°N 6.158731°W / 53.253821; -6.158731Built2500 BC
National monument of Ireland
Official nameBrenanstownReference no.291
Brennanstown Portal Tomb is located in Dublin
Brennanstown Portal Tomb
Location of Brennanstown Portal Tomb in Dublin

Brennanstown Portal Tomb, also called Glendruid Dolmen or Cabinteely Dolmen, is a dolmen constructed in Prehistoric Ireland and located in County Dublin. It is a National Monument.[1][2]

Location

Brennanstown Portal Tomb lies on the north bank of the Carrickmines River, a tributary of the Loughlinstown River, about 1.2 km (0.75 mi) south of Cabinteely.[3]

  • The tomb in June 2024
    The tomb in June 2024
  • Size in comparison to an adult
    Size in comparison to an adult
  • View from the north
    View from the north
  • View from the south
    View from the south
  • View from the east
    View from the east
  • OPW notice (Irish: Fógra) at the national monument
    OPW notice (Irish: Fógra) at the national monument

References

  1. ^ "The Megalithic Portal: Brennanstown Portal Tomb". Archived from the original on 18 July 2003.
  2. ^ "Brennanstown Portal Tomb, Dublin, Ireland". 9 March 2014.
  3. ^ "megalithomania.com - Glendruid - Portal Tomb (Brennanstown, Co. Dublin)". Archived from the original on 20 July 2007.