What is recorded here

National Monument No. 613. Known as Brownshill. Very large capstone (4.7m x 6.1m x 2m) rests on two portal stones, door stone and prostrate slab. Side stones missing. Single orthostat flanks N portal stone, possibly remains of facade, but no visible trace of cairn or mound. According to Borlase (1897, 398), one of three 'dolmens' in this townland (see also CW007-011---- and CW007-012----). Chamber faces E. (Ó Nualláin 1983, 91). Historic Monument No. HM00328, this monument was entered in the Register of Historic Monuments on the 04 September 1970. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007

Portal tomb, dating to the Neolithic period (c. 4000–2500 BCE). Its significance lies in its impressive scale and construction, reflecting early megalithic engineering and ritual practices in Ireland.

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.