Orca das Castonairas

This dolmen of Hall, dating from the Neolithic age End, comprises a polygonal Chamber of nine pillars. It sports an oval grave on land covered with stones, a lobby and corridor access intratumular. The Orca is well signposted, however your access is in poor condition, being advisable to visit this monument on foot or with an all-terrain vehicle.

Contacts


Fráguas
3650-020,Fráguas

    Characteristics


  • Easy external parking
  • Archeological sites
  • Visitable (no guide)
  • True

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