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Located near the centre of the plateau of Sheemore Hill. A conical limestone cairn (diam. of base 27m; diam. of top 8-9m; H 7.5m) is surmounted by a concrete cross, which was erected in 1950. There is no evidence of a kerb or a chamber, but it is probably a passage tomb. (de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1972, 142; Herity 1974, 278, Le 5)
The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 23 September 2008
See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume III. Counties Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1972).
This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 10/1978).
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