Archaeological SiteCarlow
Castlemore Moat
Castlemore Moat is a motte-and-bailey and National Monument in County Carlow, Ireland.
Ruins & Archaeological Sites in County Carlow
Ceatharlach · Leinster · 12 places
County Carlow (Ceatharlach) in Leinster features 12 mapped ruins & archaeological sites, led by Castlemore Moat, Brownshill Dolmen, and Aghade holed stone. Across these 12 listings, 5 feature verified photography and 10 include mapped nearby public parking. Notable ruins, monuments, historic churches, and towers.
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Archaeological SiteBrownshill Dolmen
Archaeological SiteCarlow
Brownshill Dolmen
Brownshill Dolmen (Irish: Dolmain Chnoc an Bhrúnaigh) is a very large megalithic portal tomb situated 3 km east of Carlow, in County Carlow, Ireland. Its capstone weighs an estimated 150 metric tons, and is reputed to be the heaviest in Europe. This dolmen has three large uprights and two recumbent stones at the other end. The tomb is listed as a National Monument. Known as the Kernanstown Cromlech, sometimes spelled as Browneshill Dolmen, it is sited on the former estate house of the Browne family from which it takes its name. It lies just off the R726 road regional road and is clearly visible from the road. The tomb was built between 4000 and 3000 BC. It is distinguished for the flanking of its burial chamber with two large upright stones (orthostats) supporting the granite capstone (roof) of the chamber. The capstone is thought to have been covered by an earthen mound and a gate stone blocked the entrance. At Brownshill both portal stones and the gate-stone are still in situ; the capstone lies on top of the portals and gate-stone and slopes to the ground away from the entrance. The dolmen has not been excavated. A nearby fourth upright stone stands close by and might be the remains of a forecourt.
Archaeological SiteAghade holed stone
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Aghade holed stone
Aghade Holed Stone or Cloghaphoill is a large holed stone and a national monument located two miles south of Tullow in Aghade, County Carlow, Ireland.
Archaeological SiteArdristan Stone
Archaeological SiteCarlow
Ardristan Stone
The Ardristan standing stones are two menhirs near Tullow, County Carlow. The stones are located 50 metres (160 ft) apart, separated by a road. The larger of the stones is 2.8 m (9 ft 2 in) tall and has 6 vertical grooves, some of which are artificial. The stones lie approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) north/north-west of the Aghade Holed Stone.
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Saint Laserian's Church
Killoughternane Church is a 10th-century Celtic Christian church located in County Carlow, Ireland. It was built on the remains of a timber church said to have been built by Fortiarnán (Fortchern, Fortcheirn) in the 5th century AD.
Archaeological SiteCarlow
Rathvilly Moat
Rathvilly Moat is a motte and National Monument located in County Carlow, Ireland.
ChurchCarlow
Saint Finian's Church
Saint Finian's Church is a historic church located in County Carlow. The site reflects the historical religious heritage of the area.
Archaeological SiteSt Mullin's Monastic Site
Archaeological SiteCarlow
St Mullin's Monastic Site
The monastic site in St Mullin's, County Carlow, Ireland, is an early medieval ecclesiastical site.
ChurchBallyellin Church
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Ballyellin Church
Ballyellin Church is a historic church located in County Carlow. Visitors can explore this religious heritage site.
ChurchSaint James's Cell
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Saint James's Cell
Saint James's Cell is a historic church located in County Carlow. Visitors can explore this historic site within the county.
ChurchSaint Michael's Church (ruins)
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Saint Michael's Church (ruins)
Saint Michael's Church (ruins) is a historic church located in County Carlow. Visitors can explore these church ruins within the county.
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Templenaboe
Templenaboe is a historic church located in County Carlow. Visitors can explore this historic site within the county.