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Ballinran Court Tomb

Free admission

Ballinran Court Tomb in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Farmland above the Carlingford Lough - geograph.org.uk - 3961344

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ballinran Court Tomb is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Ballinran Court Tomb (sometimes known as the Giant's Grave) is situated close to Killowen, County Down, Northern Ireland, on the shore of Carlingford Lough. The site was excavated in April and May 1976 in preparation for a road widening project. The excavation revealed the remains of a large court tomb, despite the absence of visible surface features.

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Background

Architecture

The excavation uncovered a burial gallery consisting of five or six segments, aligned approximately north–south, with the forecourt facing the Mourne Mountains. The gallery featured stone sockets for orthostats, some of which contained packing stones or fragments of the original stones. The forecourt was asymmetrical, with better preservation on the western side. No evidence of the original cairn covering survived, suggesting it had been removed prior to the first edition of the Ordnance Survey map.

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Coordinates
54.0737, -6.1757
Postcode
BT34 3UW
Parliamentary constituency
South Down

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ballinran Court Tomb?
Ballinran Court Tomb is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT34 3UW).
Is Ballinran Court Tomb free to visit?
Yes, Ballinran Court Tomb is free to enter.
How do I get to Ballinran Court Tomb?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT34 3UW. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.