The megalithic monument called "Dolmen of Axeitos" would fall squarely within the type of sites called polygonal chambers with intratumular corridor.
Although Axeitos was not, for now, the object of archaeological excavations, the results obtained in other sites with very similar characteristics, such as Dombate (Cabana de Bergantiños) or Forno dos Moros (Toques), allow us to reconstruct, although in a rough and provisional way, its archaeological record.
Succinctly, the megalithic monument of Axeitos consists of a mound of about 30m in diameter (nowadays very disfigured), probably covered by a stony shell, which hosts inside a complex architectural structure consisting of a polygonal chamber and, according to all indications, an intratumular corridor oriented to the SE and differentiated in plan and height.
This megalithic jewel thus becomes a must-see when visiting the Barbanza region.
VISITING HOURS:
Free visit.
Telephone of attention to visitors: 981 080 300 / 981 080 366
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS
- The entrance to the enclosures must be done with a mask that each person must wear, except children under 6 years old.
- The rules of distance must be kept, and respect the maximum capacity indicated for each enclosure.
- They will use the hydroalcoholic gel that will be at their disposal.
The visitor services offered by the Diputación de A Coruña are free of charge.
Additional Information: Heritage and Contracting Service. Phone: 981 080 314 / 981 080 300.