Possibly the most ancient beginnings of the stone age tomb building tradition can be seen in Irelands court tombs, such as Clontygora (right) which sits on a hill side just north of the border in County Armagh. These 'tombs' are so-called after the two arms that reach out in front of the tomb entrance, enclosing a 'court' where it is believed ritual practices centred around a 'cult of the dead' were performed. Many are almost totally destroyed but fine exaples such as Clontygora, Creevykeel in Sligo and Annaghmare, also in Armagh, are preserved just enough to allow us appreciate these mysterious stone works.

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Possibly the most ancient beginnings of the stone age tomb building tradition can be seen in Irelands court tombs, such as Clontygora (right) which sits on a hill side just north of the border in County Armagh. These 'tombs' are so-called after the two arms that reach out in front of the tomb entrance, enclosing a 'court' where it is believed ritual practices centred around a 'cult of the dead' were performed. Many are almost totally destroyed but fine exaples such as Clontygora, Creevykeel in Sligo and Annaghmare, also in Armagh, are preserved just enough to allow us appreciate these mysterious stone works.

To see more Court Tombs, click here