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Cashel Cairn and Standing Stone — Glentogher

Megalithic tomb
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There is a standing stone at this location (Lacy 1983). In 1944 Colhoun (1995) was told by the landowner that it was the remnant of a cairn removed during his lifetime. He claimed that the cairn was long and that there were 'cross-stones' visible. Colhoun was of the view that he may have been describing a chambered grave with at least some roof stones in place. Colhoun 1949, 116; Killanin and Duignan 1962, 127; Killanin and Duignan 1967, 140; Bonner 1972, 16; Lacy 1983, 79, no. 378; SMR 1987, 20:1; Colhoun 1995, 59; RMP 1995, 20:1. A standing stone 1.35m high × 0.74m wide; NE-SW. It is said locally that c. 60 years ago other associated stones were removed and some 'large bones' uncovered. Situated on pasture land falling away to the E and overlooking the Glentogher river. The above description was published in the 'Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume VI, County Donegal.' Compiled by: Eamon Cody (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). Date of upload: 22 September 2008

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