Ballyalton Court Cairn is a Neolithic court tomb situated 0.8 km from Ballyalton village, approximately 3.6 km east of Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland [1]. It is one of approximately 400 court tombs found primarily in northern Ireland, representing a distinctive class of megalithic chambered graves [2]. Archaeological excavations revealed human bones, flint implements, and a distinctive style of pottery now known as Ballyalton bowls [1].
Ballyalton Court Cairn
| Type | Cairn |
|---|---|
| Period | 4500 - 3000 BC |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54.3289° N, 5.6463° W |