Cist in Carn Low, County Donegal

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What is recorded here

Kinahan (1885-6, 424) records 'the remains of a kistvaen, possibly the chamber of the carn, from which the place derives its name'. This site was not inspected on this occasion. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DG046-001

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