Croaghan Cairn

A small cairn of loose stones, subcircular in plan measuring c. 7m N-S by c. 5m E-W and up to 1m in height. It is inconspicuously sited in a narrow valley between, to the W a steep faced ridge of rock and to the E, a steep hill-face. To the S the valley rises gently. To the N, it widens and lowers giving an excellent view over Mulroy Bay. 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

Neolithic cairn; likely dates to the earlier part of the Neolithic period in Ireland (c. 4000–3500 BCE). Its location in a narrow valley may indicate ritual or territorial significance, though its small size and inconspicuous setting suggest a modest or localised function.