Kiltiernan Tomb, also called Kiltiernan Portal Tomb or Kiltiernan Dolmen, is a dolmen located in County Dublin, Ireland. It is a National Monument.
Location Kiltiernan Tomb is located about 1.6 km (1 mile) south-southeast of Stepaside.
The dolmen The dolmen is sited on a small ledge, close to one of the head waters of the Loughlinstown River on a gentle west-facing slope. The capstone measures in length, in width and in depth, weighing about 40 tonnes. The two portal stones at the entrance measure and and the tomb is oriented in a westerly direction. Between the portal stones is a small door stone, blocking entrance to the chamber.
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