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The Poulnabrone-Dolmen is the most famous of the various megalith tombs that you may find in this area. The Poulnabrone-Dolmen dates back to 2500 B.C. and still today the scientists do not know exactely, how it was technically possible to build such heavy structures by the primitive tools of that time.
The Poulnabrone-Dolmen might easily be overseen, because it is not directely next to the road, but in a distance of maybe 300 meters - it is always the best to search for other cars and buses and follow their passengers - you will have to step / climb accross a fence of a farm, it includes a small & easy stair ! Leave a Comment Directions: Poulnabrone-Dolmen is on your way from Ballyvaughan to Leamaneagh Castle, when you take the road R480 !! Shortly after a bend you find parkings for only a few cars at both sides of the road !
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This is one of the oldest known structures in the Burren. Used as a burial tomb, when excavated it was found to contain the remains of up to 22 people, interred over six centuries. Originally a megolthic structure, it's dated to around 3500 BC.
The site is a good stopping off point for landscape photos of the Burren. It's unlikely though that you'll be the only tourist at this site though - a tour bus was parked at the roadside while I was there, and it can be a bit difficult to get photos that don't contain a coachload of tourists! Leave a Comment Directions: signposted from the R480, the Ballyvaughan - Corofin road, 8km south of Aillwee
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This ancient burial sight contains 16-22 bodies and the burials took place 3800 and 3200 BC. The area is roped off and I've seen pictures from VT's right next to the dolmen but please have respect.
We were lucky because we were the only people there (around 5:00PM) and I have heard that on weekends in the mornings there are lots of tour buses there. Leave a Comment
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Poulnabrone Dolmen, on the karstic limestone pavement of the Burren, is one of the most famous Irish dolmens. There are more than 70 toms in the Burren, and this one was excavated in 1968.
The thin capstone sits on two 1.8m high portal stones to create a chamber in a 9m low cairn. The eastern portal stone was replaced in 1985, following a discovery that it was unfortunately cracked. The excavations during the repair showed that this site dated back to about 2500 BC. (Also, the radiocarbon dating suggests that the burials took place 3800 and 3200 BC.)
The remains were found in the chamber, its portico, and in the grykes (crevices in the limestone floor). There were the main body bones of 1newborn baby, 6 children, and 16-22 adults. Only one of the adults lived beyond 40 years, and the majority were under 30 when they died.
It is a great place to appreciate both nature and the history of Ireland. Do NOT pick any plants or stones in the area as those are protected. Leave a Comment Address: Co. Clare, IrelandDirections: signposted from the R480, 8km south of Aillwee, near Gleninsheen Wedge Tomb.
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This site dated back to about 2500 BC! Dolmens were used as graves back then and there are several existing in Ireland still. With its 10 ton stone on top of it Poulabrone is one of the most impressive of these! Leave a Comment Directions: In the middle of a field not far from the Aillwee caves, it's signposted (wahey!!! something was signposted finally ;-) but only when you pass by it anyway!
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A 5000 year old megalithic tomb in the middle of the Burren. It was excavated in 1989 and the remains of more than 25 people found buried inside. Poll na bró means "hole of the grinding stone" and a dolmen is a tomb chamber made from vertical stones with a large capstone. The one here weighs about five tonnes
Like many of Irelands ancient sites you can just walk right up to it as it just sits in the middle of a field. Leave a Comment Directions: signposted from the R480, 8km south of Aillwee
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The Poulnabrone Dolmen is probably the most photographed dolmen of Ireland! It looks like a huge stone table and is a portal tomb from late Stone Age. During excavations, it was found out that several people had been buried beneath it more than 5000 years ago.
There's no admission, but also no parking. This means that you have to park on the road, can be a bit chaotic! Leave a Comment Directions: South of Ballyvaughan on R480, 8 km from Ailwee Cave.
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I was at the Poulnabrone Dolmen in November 2007. They have finally built a car park. This makes it very easy to see the dolmen. In the past you had to park on a fairly narrow road. Hats off to the construction crew. The new car park is great! Directions: signposted from the R480, 8km south of Aillwee
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I sat in my car in a raging storm on the day I was going to see Poulnabrone Dolmen. I had just about given up when suddenly I found a patch of blue sky moving in. Its like that in Ireland. Within a half an hour, the rain had stopped and I was on my way.
Poulnabrone Dolmen is a very impressive ancient site. You could drive by it and miss it if you do not know what you are looking for. There is only a small area to park your car at the side of the road.
When I made this image, I had walked from the road to the dolmen following the pathway. As you approach the dolmen you also notice the terrain that is particular to The Burren. Thick fractured stone covers the surface of the land. The fractures have widened over time and grass and other vegetation grow in between the slabs of stone. It is remarkable.
The Poulnabrone Dolmen is incredibly impressive. I recommend walking around it and seeing it from all angles. It is as though it changes as you walk around it. Don’t make this stop a quick one. Take your time. Get a sense of the place. Let the atmosphere of this special place sink in. Sit down. Relax. Enjoy. Address: The BurrenPhone: 001-248-324-5457Directions: Slow down. As you go north on R480 toward Ballyvaughn, you will see the dolmen off to your right. Be careful, it is easy to miss.Website: www.thomasdeanimages.com
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