What is recorded here
Megalithic tomb in Cappagh (leyny By.) is a megalithic tomb in Cappagh (leyny By.), County Sligo, Ireland. In 1836 a Giant's Grave was recorded in the townland, but the feature has never been located.
In 1836 a 'Giant's Grave' was recorded in Cappagh townland (OSNB, vol. 2, 37). This feature, whatever its true nature, has not been located.
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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