What is recorded here
Carnanmore stands as a Neolithic passage tomb in Ballyvennaght, Coolnagoppoge and Cushleake Mountain North, East Torr, County Antrim. Built before written history, it remains a scheduled ancient monument where local people may have gathered to honour the dead or mark the changing seasons. Its stones still hold the shape of that forgotten ritual, waiting for curiosity rather than explanation.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as PASSAGE TOMB: CARNANMORE. Recorded period: NEOLITHIC; PREHISTORIC. Recorded protection: Scheduled. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Neolithic passage tomb, dating to the prehistoric period. It is significant as a scheduled monument, indicating its recognized archaeological and historical importance in Northern Ireland.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
CarnanmoreMountain / peak · 8 yd
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Former Radar StationWorld War II Structures · 1.2 mi
Torr HeadViewpoint · 1.4 mi
Corratavey BridgeBridge · 1.9 mi
Square enclosure/ low-walled structure in GoodlandSquare enclosure/ low-walled structure · 2.4 mi
Ballypatrick ForestForest · 2.8 mi
Ballypatrick Forest Trails - 1 Cairn TrailWalking route · 3.2 mi
FairheadCliff · 3.4 mi