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The tomb is listed as a National Monument. [3] Known as the Kernanstown Cromlech, sometimes spelled as Browneshill Dolmen, it is sited on the former estate house of the Browne family from which it takes its name. [4] It lies just off the R726 road regional road and is clearly visible from the road. The tomb was built between 4000 and 3000 BC.
Brownshill Dolmen: Carlow-portal tomb: 5000–6000 years -Carnfree: Roscommon-cairns, standing stones - Carrigagulla: Cork-stone circles, stone rows - Carrowkeel Tombs:
The dolmen in Ganghwa is a northern-type, table-shaped dolmen and is the biggest stone of this kind in South Korea, measuring 2.6 by 7.1 by 5.5 m (8.5 by 23.3 by 18.0 ft). [6] There are many sub-types and different styles. [9] Southern type dolmens are associated with burials but the reason for building northern style dolmens is uncertain. [5]
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The capstone is the second largest in Ireland after the one at Brownshill dolmen in County Carlow. The tomb has a single chamber. [4] The name Aideen is said to refer to Étaín, a figure in Irish mythology. [5] She is alternatively mentioned as the daughter or wife of Aengus. [6] In 2024, calls were made by various politicians to make the tomb ...
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Radiocarbon dating indicates that the tomb was probably used as a burial site between 3,800 and 3,200 BC. The findings are now at the Clare Museum, Ennis, loaned from the National Museum of Ireland. [8] [12] Poulnabrone is the largest Irish portal tomb after Brownshill Dolmen in County Carlow.
As of the 2020 census [1] there were 86,018 people, 30,840 households, and 21,445 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,844.14 inhabitants per square mile (712.03/km 2).