Carrowcrom Wedge Tomb

Carrowcrom Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.

Location
Carrowcrom Wedge Tomb is located 7 km east-southeast of Ballina town, to the west of Slieve Gamph, in the upper reaches of the Srufaungal River.

History
This wedge tomb was built c. 2500 – 2000 BC, in the Copper or Bronze Age.

Description
Partially renovated. The wedge-shaped gallery is 3.1 m long and 1.3 m wide, orthostats either side. Two roof stones completely cover the gallery. The whole structure is still covered by a U-shaped cairn.

It faces southwest, towards the setting sun.