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Ballycharry Burial Cairn

Cairn — unclassified
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Internal diam. c. 27.5m N-S. A subcircular area (DG012-015001-) enclosed on the N by a modern wall, on the W by a natural drop, on the S by a curving stone wall, 1m high, and on the E by a natural drop. There is an 'entrance' 2.2m wide through the curving wall to the SSW. In the centre of the enclosed area is a cairn (DG012-015002-) 1.2m high, 14m E-W x 7.5m. It is situated on a platform overlooking the sea and is known as na reiligi (the graves). The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

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