What is recorded here

Unobtrusively situated in a narrow, shallow valley from which ground rises gently to E and W in reclaimed and extensively cleared pastureland. Indicated with a circle and named ‘Cromlech’ on the 1842 ed. of the OS 6-inch map and named ‘Cromlech (Site of)’ on the 1915 ed. Listed as ‘Cist (possible)’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996) on the basis of Westropp (1901, 280) who recorded that ‘it is said to have been a small cist of four slabs and a cover; it has been removed since 1839’. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 9 December 2020

Portal dolmen; likely dates to the Neolithic period. Its presence indicates early ritual or funerary activity in the region, typical of megalithic traditions across western Europe.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.