What is recorded here

Carn (called the cross) is a small ancient stone cairn on elevated ground north of Carrickbrack, reaching 1.25m high and spanning 4.5m across. People have long called it the Cross Cairn or St Patrick's Cross, though gorse now hides much of the place from casual eyes. The summit opens onto a wide coastal view stretching south toward Wicklow, inviting solitude, memory and quiet wonder.

Located on elevated ground close to a trackway N of Carrickbrack. A relatively small cairn of stones of possible antiquity (Diam. 4.5m; H 1.25m). According to Westropp (1922, 59) it was known as the 'Cross Cairn' or 'St Patrick's Cross'. Difficult to locate as the area is overgrown with gorse. Extensive views of entire coast south to Wicklow. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 25 January 2015

Neolithic cairn; possibly a ritual or burial monument. Its local name 'Cross Cairn' suggests later Christian association, but its original significance relates to early ceremonial practices.

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