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Craigs Dolmen

Free admission

Craigs Dolmen in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Craigs Dolmen 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

Craigs Dolmen (also known as the Broad Stone) is a megalithic tomb in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is 5 mi (8 km) south of Ballymoney, off Finvoy Road, at a height of 200m on the Long Mountain. Craigs Dolmen passage tomb is a State Care Historic Monument in the townland of Craigs, in Borough of Ballymoney. Its grid reference is C9740 1729.

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Background

Description

It features a big capstone on seven upright stones and is wrongly assumed to be a dolmen, actually being a passage tomb. Lightning broke the capstone in 1976. It was restored in 1985, and excavation revealed that the chamber was the remnants of a passage tomb at the time. It was most likely erected before 2000 BC, although it was re-used for burial throughout the Bronze Age. The large capstone over the entrance and the first chamber of this 3-chambered tomb was re-erected using an upright stone at the rear which probably was not an original feature. The almost semicircular forecourt faces south-east. The Broad Stone was only a popular place for meetings and assemblies.

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Coordinates
54.9936, -6.4785
Postcode
BT53 7DZ
Parliamentary constituency
North Antrim

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Craigs Dolmen?
Craigs Dolmen is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT53 7DZ).
Is Craigs Dolmen free to visit?
Yes, Craigs Dolmen is free to enter.
How do I get to Craigs Dolmen?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT53 7DZ. It sits within the North Antrim parliamentary constituency.