
What is recorded here
Located at the bottom of the W-facing slope of a knoll on the crest of an E-W drumlin ridge, and incorporated into the N bank of an E-W road. At ENE, two jambs surmounted by a large lintel give access to gallery (L 7.5m; Wth 1.8m). (Borlase 1897, vol. 1, 294; de Valera 1960, 123-4)
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Monaghan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Revised by: Michael Moore
Date of revision: 19 June 2018
Neolithic passage tomb, dating to approximately 3500–2500 BCE. Its construction and positioning reflect early megalithic traditions in the region, indicating ritual or burial significance.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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