What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as CAIRN: CARNANRORY. Recorded period: UNCERTAIN. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
A portal dolmen; likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in representing a rare megalithic tomb type in the region, reflecting early funerary and ritual practices.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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