What is recorded here

Death and memory are the same act. A chamber built for one or many is a chamber built for continuity. The mountain holds what the body cannot carry. To enter is to stop pretending life ends at skin.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

Megalithic tomb in Cappaghabaun Mountain is likely a portal dolmen, dating to the Neolithic period (c. 4000–2500 BCE). Such tombs are significant as they represent early communal burial practices and megalithic construction in the Irish landscape.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.