Megalithic tomb in Chaffpool

Wood-Martin (1887-8, 268-9) noted 'near Chaffpool (the residence of Captain J. W. Armstrong, R.N.), are two megaliths [see SL038-131----], still observable'. Also noted in 1836 as a 'Giant's Cave or Grave' (OSNB, vol. 1, 19). Exact locations are not known but the monuments may have been destroyed due to extensive limestone quarrying N of the ruins of Chaffpool House. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 11 August 2010

Megalithic tomb, likely dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its historical documentation from the 19th century and earlier local traditions referring to it as a 'Giant's Cave or Grave'.