Cromlech Synonyms

krŏmlĕk
A prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. dolmen
  2. portal tomb

Words Related to Cromlech

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. tumulus
  2. Treryn
  3. cromlechs
  4. menhir
  5. burial-mound

Cromlech Sentence Examples

  • Several remains of antiquity exist in the neighbourhood, among them a cromlech called Kit's Coty House, about a mile north-east from the village.

  • In the neighbourhood there is the interesting cromlech of the four Maels, which, if actually erected over the criminals whose name it bears, is proved by the early annals of Ireland to belong to the 7th century A.D.

  • In the neighbourhood are a cromlech and two ruined towers, and crannogs, or ancient stockaded islands, have been discovered in the lough.

  • The " bewitched horse " was the fallen cromlech on which he was seated.

  • Redding describes his first encounter with " the largest cromlech now in existence in this Country.

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