What is recorded here
Megalithic tomb in Clooncunny (leyny By.) is a megalithic tomb in Clooncunny (leyny By.), County Sligo, Ireland. In 1836, two Giant's Graves were noted in the townland, but the features have not been located and no local knowledge of them appears to survive. Their exact nature remains uncertain.
In 1836 it was noted that 'there are also two Giant's Graves in this townland' (OSNB, vol. 1, 21). These features have not been located and no local knowledge of them appears to survive. Their nature remains uncertain.
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: 18 January 2008
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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