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Craigs Lower Passage Tomb All that remains of the 'passageless' passage tomb at Craigs is a rather quaint chamber and the trace of a circular mound. The tomb stands at a height of 1.7 metres. There are many notches in the uprights and roofstone allowing the roofstone to nestle into place. The roofstone was shattered by a lightning storm during the seventies and repair work was carried out in the eighties. The northern orthostats are curved giving the appearance of fingers holding up the capstone.
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The tomb is wonderfully situated with views of County Derry to the west. Another example of a 'passageless' passage tomb is 8 kilometres west of here at Moneydig in County Derry.
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Situated: About 5 kilometres from Dunloy, County Antrim. From Dunloy head west to Finvoy, after 3 kilometres turn left at the crossroads then drive south for 1 1/2 kilometres the tomb can then be seen in a field to your right, behind a gate with a stile. Discoverer Map 8: C 973 172 . Last visit July 2006. Longitude: 6° 28' 44" W Latitude: 54° 59' 36" N Photos: Jim Dempsey |
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