Brownshill Dolmen (Irish: Dolmain Chnoc an Bhrúnaigh) is a very large megalithic portal tomb situated 3 km east of Carlow, in County Carlow, Ireland. Its capstone weighs an estimated 150 metric tons, and is reputed to be the heaviest in Europe. [2] …

Brownshill Portal Dolmen. Located just 3km east of Carlow town, the Brownshill Dolmen stands as one of Ireland's most awe-inspiring prehistoric monuments. Classified by archaeologists as a portal tomb, this impressive structure features a massive capstone measuring approximately 4.7m x 6.1m x 2m, resting on two portal stones, a door stone, and ...

The mysterious and majestic Brownshill Dolmen has captured the imagination of visitors for centuries. Located 3km east of Carlow town, the capstone of this impressive megalithic tomb is believed to be the largest in Europe, weighing some 103 tonnes.

2024年1月4日 · Brownshill Dolmen is a megalithic portal tomb in County Carlow. This unmistakable monument, adorned with massive granite capstones atop upright portal stones, hints at a rich history shrouded in mystery.

2016年10月12日 · The spectacular Brownshill Dolmen situated just outside Carlow. The ancient Brownshill Dolmen is an impressive example of a megalithic ‘portal tomb’. This ‘cromlech’ (from the Irish ‘crom’ meaning ‘curved and ‘leac’ meaning ‘slab’) dates from between 3300 to 3290 BC.

2017年4月3日 · Built around 4,000 BC by the first farmers in Ireland, the Brownshill Dolmen outside Carlow is a megalithic portal tomb. It comprises two portal stones and a gate stone supporting a massive,...

The largest and most imposing dolmen in Europe! The Brownshill dolmen is located in County Carlow, just 3 km from the town of the same name. Imposing and wonderfully preserved, it stands in all its beauty not far from the N726 (the Hacketstown Road), in a …

One very unmistakable monument dating back to pre-historical times is the great Brownshill Dolmen the east of Carlow town. Brownshill Dolmen has a granite capstone weighing over 100 tonnes, making it the largest of its kind in Europe.

2020年8月5日 · Brownshill Dolmen is located 3 km east of the town of Carlow, just off the provincial road R726. Due to its impressive size, Dolmen is clearly visible from the road. Typical Dolmen consists of boulders dug vertically into the ground and a …

Carlow is probably well renowned worldwide for its pre-historical Dolmen which is situated at Browne's Hill which is approximately 3km east of Carlow town on the Hacketstown Road. This is the county’s most prominent feature which is estimated to be about 5000-years-old. But what is it and who built it?