What is recorded here

Cairn, County Mayo, Ireland, stands as an unclassified stone monument. Its exact purpose and date remain unknown, but it still marks the land. A person may have stacked those stones to remember an event, guide a traveller or honor the dead. The completed shape suggests human intention even when the story is lost.

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.

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