Carricknagat Megalithic Tombs
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Typewedge-shaped gallery grave and dolmen
LocationCarricknagat, Ballygawley,
County Sligo, Ireland
County Sligo, Ireland
Elevation63 m (207 ft)
| Carricknagat | |
|---|---|
| Native name Tuamaí Meigiliteach Charraig na gCat (Irish) | |
| Dermot & Grania's Bed and Giant's Grave | |
  Location of Carricknagat in Ireland | |
| Type | wedge-shaped gallery grave and dolmen |
| Location | Carricknagat, Ballygawley, County Sligo, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54°20′05″N 8°00′16″W / 54.334821°N 8.004539°W |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Built | c. 4000–2500 BC |
| Official name | Carricknagat |
| Reference no. | 277.01 |
Carricknagat Megalithic Tombs are megalithic tombs and a National Monument located in County Sligo, Ireland.[1]
Carricknagat is located halfway between Ballygawley and Ballintogher, near a source of the Ballisodare River.[2]