wedge tomb

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wedge tomb

n.
A Neolithic chamber tomb found chiefly in the British Isles that narrows from the entrance to the back.
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For those interested in tales of mystery, nobility and romance, there are also the ruins of Lough Ash Wedge Tomb and the legendary myths which exist around Earlsgift and Altnacree castles.
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