Carn

Located near the centre of the plateau of Sheemore Hill. A conical limestone cairn (diam. of base 27m; diam. of top 8-9m; H 7.5m) is surmounted by a concrete cross, which was erected in 1950. There is no evidence of a kerb or a chamber, but it is probably a passage tomb. (de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1972, 142; Herity 1974, 278, Le 5) The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008 See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume III. Counties Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1972). This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 10/1978).

A Neolithic cairn; dates to the earlier part of the Neolithic period in Ireland (c. 4000–2500 BCE). Its size and location suggest it was a significant ceremonial or funerary monument in the prehistoric landscape.