Cist in Carn Low

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). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Cist in Carn Low is a prehistoric stone cist, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its potential association with early burial practices and the naming of the local landscape.