Knockeen Portal Tomb
The Knockeen Portal Tomb is a megalith in Knockeen, County Waterford, Ireland. It is the largest dolmen (portal tomb) in County Waterford exhibiting a double capstone configuration, though it is not the tallest standing stone structure. It is one of the finest examples of a dolmen in Ireland.
Knockeen Dolmen as seen from the front | |
Shown within Ireland | |
| Region | Munster |
|---|---|
| Type | Portal tomb |
| History | |
| Builder | Unknown |
| Periods | Neolithic |
| Cultures | Celtic/Viking |
| Site notes | |
| Public access | Yes |
National monument of Ireland | |
| Official name | Knockeen |
| Reference no. | 421 |
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