portal tomb

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portal tomb

A dolmen, especially one found in Ireland.

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portal tomb - a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone

cromlech, dolmen

megalith, megalithic structure - memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)

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Poulnabrone Portal Tomb, Co Clare by Frank Chandler

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We stand in silence at the most famous, Poulnabrone Portal Tomb, trying to imagine what went on here.

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The topics include Tynwald Hill and the round mounds of the Isle of Man, Silbury Hill as a monument in motion, speculations on the formative hedge drawn from the circular traditions of Wales and adjacent counties, round mounds containing portal tombs, and Native American mound building traditions.