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A cairn of dubious antiquity is located on the summit of Carrauntoohil, the highest mountain in Ireland. Measuring 6m x 5m in overall dimensions, it is composed of loose, flat slabs, gathered from the scree on the mountain summit. The site was once described as a pile of stones (Hayward 1945, 83), but has since been modified for use as a climbers' shelter. Two other shelters occur on the summit. A large iron cross was erected N of the cairn in 1950.
The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 383. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 28 July 2013
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