Tourist Attractions
Browneshill Dolmen
The Browne’s Hill Dolmen is a portal tomb dating from c.3300 - 2900 B.C. It has a very large granite capstone measuring 4.7 metres x 6.1 metres x 2 metres. The capstone rests on two portal stones, a door stone and a prostrate slab. The dolmen or cromlech is a type of pagan sepulchral monument. The capstone is the largest to be found in Europe. It has been calculated to weigh over 100 tons.
Altamont Gardens
Known as the most romantic garden in Ireland, Altamont is an enchanting blend of formal and informal gardens located on a 100 acre estate. Whilst still little known, it ranks in the top ten of Irish gardens and is often referred to as 'the jewel in Ireland's gardening crown'.
Other Tourist attractions
Barrow River
Duckett's Grove
The South Leinster Way
Borris House
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Tourist attractions in surrounding counties
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