Ballyalton_Court_Cairn

Ballyalton Court Cairn

Ballyalton Court Cairn

Gravesite in Northern Ireland

54.3288°N 5.6463°W / 54.3288; -5.6463 Ballyalton Court Cairn is a single court grave situated on a rock outcrop by the roadside 0.5 miles from Ballyalton village, which is 2.25 miles east of Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, at grid ref 531 448.[1] The tomb contained human bones, flint implements and pottery now known as Ballyalton bowls.

References

  1. [1]
    Evans, E. (1966). Prehistoric and Early Christian Ireland: a guide. London: BT Batsford. pp. 93–94.
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