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Duntryleague passage tomb

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LocationCounty Limerick, Ireland
Coordinates52°24′23″N 8°19′21″W / 52.406472°N 8.322376°W / 52.406472; -8.322376
Elevation262 m (860 ft)
Duntryleague passage tomb
Native name
Tuama Pasáiste Dhún Trí Liag (Irish)
The tomb in 2015
Typepassage grave
LocationCounty Limerick, Ireland
Coordinates52°24′23″N 8°19′21″W / 52.406472°N 8.322376°W / 52.406472; -8.322376
Elevation262 m (860 ft)
Builtc.3500 BC
Official nameDuntryleague passage tomb
Reference no.315
Duntryleague passage tomb is located in Ireland
Duntryleague passage tomb
Location in Ireland

Duntryleague passage tomb, also known as "Diarmuid and Gráinne's Bed", is a passage grave and national monument located atop Duntryleague Hill in County Limerick, Ireland.[1][2][3] There is a very narrow entrance to the chamber with many kerb stones still in place near its entrance.[4]

Plan of the tomb

Duntryleague Passage Tomb is located atop Duntryleague Hill, 1.9 km (1.2 mi) WNW of Galbally, County Limerick. The hill overlooks the River Loobagh valley to the north.

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