Dolmen in Ireland. Ardara, Kilclooney 2010
The Kilclooney Dolmen near Ardara, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, video made on a sunny evening in May 2010. The film is made by eTradePages.com in 2010
Megalithanlage: Portal Tomb Kilclooney More / Kilclooney Dolmen - Irland
Nahe Ardara besuchen wir ein neolithisches Portal Tomb
Kilclooney More 1 ist ein Portal Tomb etwa 400 m östlich der Hauptstraße und 6,4 km nordnordwestlich von Ardara im Townland Kilclooney More (irisch Cill Chluanadh Mhór) im County Donegal in Irland. Es ist ein so genannter Tripod- oder Stativdolmen, da von der Anlage, die ursprünglich in einem Steinhügel lag, im Wesentlichen nur vier Steine übrig sind, was sie allerdings ästhetisch interessant macht. J. Fergusson prägte diesen Begriff, um diese und ähnliche Megalithanlagen (Ballylumford, Ballykeel, Legananny, Llech-Y-Tripedd, Proleek) des Typs, die neolithische Portal Tombs sind, bildhaft zu beschreiben. Die Anlagen dieses Untertyps des Portal Tomb heißen in Cornwall und Wales Quoit.
Das Portal Tomb zeigt gut die klassischen Eigenschaften, von denen der Typ seinen Namen ableitet. Dazu gehören die beiden Portalsteine und der fast sechs Meter lange, schräg aufliegende, allseits weit überkragende Deckstein, der einer der größten in Irland ist. Die Megalithanlage ist im Wesentlichen komplett. Ein niedriger Schwellenstein zwischen den 1,8 m hohen Portalsteinen versperrt den Zugang. Das hintere und niedrigere Ende des Decksteins ruht nicht auf dem Endstein, wie dies gewöhnlich der Fall ist, sondern wird durch einen kleinen Zwischenstein angehoben, dessen Funktion darin bestand, die Höhe der Kammer zu vergrößern. Als einzige Funde sind Bruchstücke ungeschmückter neolithischer Töpferwaren registriert.
Etwas westlich von diesem Großsteingrab liegt Kilclooney More 2, ein viel kleineres und teilweise zusammengestürztes Portal Tomb. Eine moderne Feldmauer trennt die beiden Anlagen, die einst zweifellos unter einem gemeinsamen Steinhügel lagen, von dem Spuren erhalten blieben. In der Nähe liegt auch ein relativ gut erhaltenes Court Tomb.
Ardara, Kilclooney Dolmen (foto slides)
The film is made by eTradePages.com in 2010
Co. Donegal prominent on the skyline 1/4 mile to the east of the main road, 4 miles north-north-west of Ardara.
Wild Deer Stag at Kilclooney Dolmen Donegal
Drone footage of the dolmen at Kilclooney including a visit by a wild Deer.
Music by Marie Kelly.
Wateresk Dolmen Portal Tomb Dundrum N Ireland
I'm down in Dundrum Co Down for a meet up with old school friend Stewart. I take the opportunity to visit a fabulous example of a Dolmen,- the exceptional Portal Tomb at Watersesk.
Found across the road and opposite Murlough Nature Reserve's main entrance is the Watersk or Slidderyford dolmen. We are only a few kilometres north of Newcastle, County Down. The dolmen at Wateresk stands in a beautiful location. The Mourne mountains provide a gorgeous backdrop to the site when viewed from the north. One of the most striking features of this dolmen is the largest of the support stones which is wonderfully sculptured to hold the capstone, almost as if in the palm of a hand This concavity is known as a shoulder , a distinctive feature of some of County Downs megaliths. The dolmen stands 50 m from the side road. It is well worth a visit.
A Dolmen (/ˈdɒlmɛn/) is a type of single-chamber megalithic tomb, usually consisting of two or more vertical megaliths supporting a large flat horizontal capstone (table), although there are also more complex variants. Most date from the early Neolithic (4000–3000 BC). Dolmens were typically covered with earth or smaller stones to form a tumulus. In many instances, that covering has weathered away, leaving only the stone skeleton of the burial mound intact.
It remains unclear when, why, and by whom the earliest dolmens were made. The oldest known dolmens are in Western Europe, where they were set in place around 7,000 years ago. Archaeologists still do not know who erected these dolmens, which makes it difficult to know why they did it. They are generally all regarded as tombs or burial chambers, despite the absence of clear evidence for this. Human remains, sometimes accompanied by artifacts, have been found in or close to the dolmens which could be scientifically dated using radiocarbon dating. However, it has been impossible to prove that these remains date from the time when the stones were originally set in place.
Take the A2 north from Newcastle, County Down, after approx 3 kilometres you will see a small car park to your left, take the left turn immediately after the car park and cross Slidderyford Bridge, the tomb is in a field to your left about 100 metres past the bridge.
Kilclooney More Portal Tomb, Donegal, Ireland
A look at the double portal tomb at Kilclooney More, County Donegal, Ireland
Kilclooney More Court Tomb County Donegal
Kilclooney More Court Tomb,
Kilclooney More (1) Portal Tomb, Donegal, Ireland
This video shows you the approach to this amazing double portal tomb. The way it sits on the horizon the whole time is amazing.
Music is 'Lament For The Passing of Giants' by myself
For more information see:
Kilclooney More Portal Tomb County Donegal 54.49.02.2N 08.25.57W
Kilclooney More Portal Tomb Megalithic, County Donegal
Dolmen (Portal Tomb), nr Proleek, Ireland
The dolmen (Portal Tomb) at Proleek, County Louth, Ireland
Locally known as the giants load, legend says that the stones were placed there by a Scottish giant called 'Parrah Boug MacShagean'
Kilclooney More (2) Portal Tomb, Donegal, Ireland
A wak around the side and front of this great portal tomb showing how much its profile changes from different angles.
For more information see:
Loughros Beg Bay, Ardara, Co. Donegal, Ireland
2010 Ardara Walking Festival, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Kilclooney Woodstock donegal 2008
Kilclooney Woodstock 2008, barretts tavern, donegal. in aid of marie keating foundation.
The Black Stuff
Ireland 2010: Cliffs of Moher, Poulnabroune Dolmen, Galway, N.P. Connemare, Carrowmore.
Ireland 2010: Cliffs of Moher, Kilfenora, Poulnabroune Dolmen, Galway, N.P. Connemare, Kylemore Abbey, Cong, the Ashford Castle and Carrowmore.
Last day visiting the Sweeney in Ardara, Ireland
But they have visited us in California a few times.
Cronkeerin House Self Catering Ardara Donegal Ireland
for a video guide of Cronkeerin House Self Catering Ardara Donegal Ireland. Book direct with the owner for best value.
Narin & Portnoo, Co.Donegal, Ireland - Holiday in Donegal
Scene Selection
1. Portnoo Pier, Inishkeel Island and Narin Beach. 2 Bonny Glen Forest 3. Kilclooney Dolmen 4. Inishkeel Island, St Colmcille's Church and Graveyard 5. Annora's Bar Narin, 6. Doon Fort, 7. Local Thatched Cottage 8. Wind Farm 9. Portnoo 10. Narin & Portnoo Golf Club. 11. Clogher West House B&B
3D Kilclooney More, Donegal
A 3D look at the double portal tomb at Kilclooney More, County Donegal, Ireland.
Brú na Bóinne
Brú na Bóinne In Meath Ireland one if not the most significance site of neolithic passage monuments. here is but a small look
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