What is recorded here
Cairn beside St Columba's Cell in County Donegal, Ireland. The Archaeological Survey of Ireland is still completing its public details for the site. A separate cairn record exists beside St Columba's Cell, while the broader area also contains an unclassified cairn and a chambered cairn.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
A Neolithic passage tomb; its significance lies in its association with early megalithic funerary practices in the region.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
St Columba's CellPenitential station · 2 yd
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An Trá Bheag (Trá Bheag an Ghleanna)Beach / strand · 1070 yd
Glencolmcille Old GraveyardGraveyard · 1210 yd
Silver Strand ViewpointViewpoint · 3.8 mi
Slieve LeagueMountain / peak · 4.6 mi