Located to the south-west of the Cooley Mountains near the lower slopes of Black Mountain, Proleek portal tomb is one of the best-known and most iconic megalithic tombs in Ireland. The tomb comprises three upright stones supporting an impressively large capstone delicately poised more than 2m above the ground and reputed to weigh as much as 40 tonnes. The tomb is classified as a portal tomb on account of the…
Source: National Monuments Service – Monuments to Visit (CC BY 4.0) · Ref LH004-074----
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