Ballymacdermot, county Armagh
J 063 238 - Sheet 29
Nearest town: Newry
The tomb at dusk.
Commanding fine views to the East, this 3-chambered tomb is entered from a shallow,
asymmetrical, West-facing forecourt of small and medium-sized stones.
One of the few surviving corbel-stones supporting the now-vanished roof can
be seen in this picture.
A dramatic view in snow from the same angle, taken by Ken
Williams in December 2004.
A view from inside the chamber, looking towards the court, and showing the corbelling,
jambs and a sill.
A dramatic view in snow, from the North side of the court, taken in December
2004 by Ken Williams.
A view by Ken Williams taken using his car's headlights ! The lights of Newry
are behind.
The tomb photographed (on 35 mm film) by the author in silhouette gainst
'The Wings of the Evening' in February, 2005.
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