What is recorded here

Cairn is an unclassified stone monument in County Galway, Ireland. Its exact purpose and age are not yet recorded. A person may have stacked the stones to mark a boundary, honour a dead person or watch the horizon. The unfinished record leaves the place holding its own secret instead of giving it away.

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.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.