Aghaderrard Court Tomb is a court cairn and national monument located in County Leitrim, Ireland.[1][2]
Aghaderrard Court Tomb | |
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Native name Irish: Tuama Cúirte Achadh an Doire Aird | |
The Druid's Altar | |
Location of Aghaderrard Court Tomb in Ireland | |
Type | court cairn |
Location | Aghaderrard West, Buckode, County Leitrim, Ireland |
Coordinates | 54°26′06″N 8°14′20″W / 54.434887°N 8.238940°W |
Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
Built | c. 4000–2500 BC |
Official name | Aghaderrard West |
Reference no. | 477 |
Aghaderrard Court Tomb is located south of Lough Melvin, halfway between Buckode and Kinlough.[3]
Aghaderrard Court Tomb was built c. 4000–2500 BC, in the Neolithic.[4]
One longitudinal half of the court cairn survives, with roofstones tipped over the side stones. Behind this is an altar-like stone with six large cup marks. This was formerly known as "The Druid's Altar."[5][6]