Port Láirge · Munster · 7 places
County Waterford (Port Láirge) in Munster features 7 mapped megalithic sites, led by Knockeen Portal Tomb, Gaulstown Portal Tomb, and The White Lady. Across these 7 listings, 4 feature verified photography and 2 include mapped nearby public parking. Passage tombs, portal dolmens, and stone circles.
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The Knockeen Portal Tomb is a megalith in Knockeen, County Waterford, Ireland. It is the largest dolmen (portal tomb) in County Waterford exhibiting a double capstone configuration, though it is not the tallest standing stone structure. It is one of the finest examples of a dolmen in Ireland.
The Gaulstown Portal Tomb or Gaulstown Dolmen is a megalithic portal tomb situated in Gaulstown, Butlerstown in County Waterford, Ireland. It lies about 7 km (4.3 mi) south west of Waterford City.
The White Lady is an unusual standing stone, said to resemble a figure, located near the small fishing village of Dunmore East, in County Waterford, Ireland. The standing stone is situated in open farmland overlooking the sea, between the small coves of Rathmoylan and Ballymacaw. It is believed that the name White Lady is due to the standing stone having been whitewashed, or possibly painted white, at some point, although no traces of this remain. The purpose of the stone is not fully understood, it may have been erected as a marker to guide local fishermen, or it could have been an ancient symbolic or religious monument.
The Matthewstown Passage Tomb is a passage tomb situated in County Waterford, Ireland.
Ballymoat Standing Stone is a historic megalith located in County Waterford. Visitors can view this ancient stone structure in the county.
Harristown Passage Tomb is a historic megalith located in County Waterford. It is an ancient archaeological site.
The Harp Stone is a historic megalith situated in County Waterford. It stands as a megalithic landmark for visitors.