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Home > Gortnavern Dolmen, Co. Donegal A fine, classic shaped portal tomb which is in good condition, depsite some slippage of the capstone, both portal stones, the backstone and one side stone remain in position. The views from this location are stunning. Click here to go to Gortnavern.
Home > Gortnavern Dolmen sits on the level part of a small valley with higher ground in all directions except North, where it has a spectacular vista of the bay at Kerrykeel, north of Letterkenny.
Home > This would be a very neat tripod dolmen type with a blocky rather than flat topped capstone unilke the more visited tripod dolmens of Ballykeel and Legananny. Its difficult to determine if any of the stones alongside the tomb ever formed part of the chamber. It would be nice to see this site cleared so its true form can be appreciated.
Home > The same view as the first photograph, in colour. This tomb is easily recommended to those passing nearby as it is easy to see from the road and access is straightforward.
Home > A far-off view from acroos the fields to the east, a stream runs between this spot and the tomb, under the thick covering of trees in the foreground. Even though it is signposted from the lane here, actually approaching the dolmen from this direction is impossible without high waterproof boots.
Home > The tomb is now quite difficult to access due to many tied gates, barbed wire and very boggy ground underfoot. It is also concealed from view by surrounding gorse which has grown almost as high as the portal tomb itself.
Home > The front and east side of the tomb is lit by the early morning sun, about an hour after sunrise. This is the best time to visit as you can take in the breathtaking views and the tomb itself by climbing higher up the slope in front of it.
Home > From the front, the tomb looks complete and intact and is a fine example of the type.
Gortnavern Dolmen, Co. Donegal

A fine, classic shaped portal tomb which is in good condition, depsite some slippage of the capstone, both portal stones, the backstone and one side stone remain in position. The views from this location are stunning.

Click here to go to Gortnavern.
Home > Gortnavern Dolmen, Co. Donegal A fine, classic shaped portal tomb which is in good condition, depsite some slippage of the capstone, both portal stones, the backstone and one side stone remain in position. The views from this location are stunning. Click here to go to Gortnavern.
Gortnavern Dolmen, Co. Donegal

A fine, classic shaped portal tomb which is in good condition, depsite some slippage of the capstone, both portal stones, the backstone and one side stone remain in position. The views from this location are stunning.

Click here to go to Gortnavern.
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