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Indicated — Carn (kilmaine By., Ballinchalla Par.)

Cairn — unclassified
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What is recorded here

In pasture, on a height sloping downwards to the W. Commanding view to W and N. Oval-shaped cairn (diam. 43m E-W; H 6m) delimited by kerbing on the S. Situated in interior of henge (MA117-042002-). Harbison (1970, 172) suggests the cairn may cover a passage grave. It is traditionally known as 'Eochy's Cairn' and according to legend is the burial place of King Eochai, last king of of the Fir Bolg. This is a National Monument in State guardianship (No. 246). The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 30. Date of upload: 7 November 2013

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