Gaulstown Dolmen This portal tomb consists of six upright stones forming a chamber with a capstone some 5 metres in length. The two portal stones stick out at the front and are at least 2 metres high. It is very difficult to photograph the portal of this dolmen as the front is bordered by some overgrown trees. After my first visit I was quite disappointed with the pictures I had taken but my next trip proved to be more fruitful. |
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These images are more dramatic and the dolmen looks so different from each angle. From one angle the megalith looks like a huge mushroom growing in the forest. Other monuments of interest around this area include Knockeen Dolmen and Matthewstown wedge tomb. Photos: Jim Dempsey. Click on Pics for higher resolution image |
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Situated: From Waterford City take the N25 west, take a left at Tramore cross roads and at the second crossroads (signposted Gaulstown Dolmen) take a right turn, after 1 kilometre there is a gate on your left, again signposted, 100 metres up this track you will see a gate on your left, the dolmen is through this gate. Discovery Map 75. 540 063 Last visit July 2002. |