Location
- Creggandevesky; Termonmaguirk; Omagh.
Description
This tomb, excavated 1979-82, consists of a trapezoidal cairn with
a semi-circular open court at the SE end. The edge of the cairn
is defined by a dry-stone revetment all around the outside. There
is evidence for both cremation & inhumation burial at the site.
The entrance, through a portal with a massive lintel, leads into
the burial gallery which is subdivided into 3 chambers by pairs
of jambs. The tomb decreases in height from front to back &
the chambers decrease in height accordingly.
Location
- Aghnagreggan; Termonmaguirk; Omagh.
Description
On flat ground between 2 low hills. The site is orientated with
the court facing east and consists of half a court, with a straight
south arm & curved north arm. There are 2 entrance jambs leading
to 3 or 4 chambers - between chambers 2 & 3 is one possible
jamb. There is no clear back stone. The gallery is 8.4m long overall.
The court is 4.1m deep & 4m wide. Chamber 1 is 3.3m long x 1.9m
wide; chamber 2 is 2.5m x 1.7m; chamber 3 is 1.3m x 1.5m; chamber
4 is 1m x 1.6m. The cairn itself is 25.5m long overall.
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Location
- Labby Dermot; Mullan More; Termonmaguirk; Omagh.
Description
On the highest part of a ridge, at the west end. The site is orientated
WSW & consists of an antechamber & chamber. The tomb is
5.3m long overall, 2m wide at the back & 3.3m wide at the front.
At the front, south of the antechamber, one facade stone survives.
Along the north side, 6 stones of the outer walling remain. The
main chamber is 3.7m long.
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Location
- Loughmacrory; Termonmaguirk; Omagh.
There have been two sets of monuments recorded at this site
Description 1
This is a fairly intact site, with the court at the east and facing
uphill. The overall length is 30m, but the back 5m may be an addition
as there is a possible end at 25m & a probable lateral chamber
occupies the end area. The cairn is fairly parallel-sided, being
10m wide at W & 12m wide at E. The revetment is clearly defined
with boulders & may survive to several courses in places. The
court is 5m deep & 4.5m wide at the mouth. There are 2 good
portals, but the chambers are unclear. The cairn is 2m high at best.
Description 2
East of Lough Finegan on sloping ground, the wedge tomb is visible
on the skyline. This is a long cairn orientated NE/SW. The court
is at the NE end, which is somewhat wider than the SW, giving a
trapezoidal appearance. 2 entrance jambs & a back stone are
the only structural stones visible. The impression is of a very
well preserved site. Bog removed shows that the old ground level
was at least 2m below present level. The cairn is 18.5m long, 13.4m
wide at centre, 7m wide at back & c1m above the bog.
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Location - Leaghan;
Bodoney Lower; Omagh.
Description
On the highest part of a ridge, at the west end. The site is orientated
WSW & consists of an antechamber & chamber. The tomb is
5.3m long Visible in thin bog is a possible roofing stone of a megalithic
tomb, 1m x 1.5m, resting with a flat underside on several boulders.
Further Information
EHS-Built Heritage
Monuments and Buildings Record
5-33 Hill Street
Belfast BT1 2LA
Tel : 028 9054 3004
Fax :028 9054 3111
e-mail: mbr@doeni.gov.uk
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