Cairn

Located on the flat top of Cnoiceen Hill, disturbing the W half of cairn (WA023-066029-). This is a C-shaped cairn (Wth 1-1.2m) open to the N surrounding an open, grass-covered central area (diam. 3.2m). The inner edge of the cairn is defined by six kerbstones. (Moore 1995, 205, 212, 228, 242, K3) This monument forms part of the national monument complex at Coumaraglinmountain (National Monuments (Preservation) Order No. 4 of 1996). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 29 April 2011

A ring-cairn, likely dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age, representing a form of ritual or funerary monument associated with early agricultural communities in the region.