What is recorded here

Cairn is a cairn (unclassified) in Treenearla Commons, County Waterford, Ireland. It stands on a shelf of a south-facing slope about 200 metres south of Maum Pass. The subcircular mound measures 17.5 metres north-south, 15.5 metres east-west and rises 2.2 metres. It has no visible structural stones, but numerous wind-shelters have been built inside it.

Situated on a shelf on a S-facing slope overlooking Maum Pass, c. 200m to the S. This is a subcircular cairn (dims. 17.5m N-S; 15.5m E-W; H 2.2m). There are no visible structureal stones, but numerous wind-shelters have been erected in it. (Moore 1995, 199-200, J14) Moore, M. (1995) A Bronze Age setlement and ritual centre in the Monavullagh Mountains, County Waterford. PPS 61, 191-243. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore. Date of upload: 6th May, 2011.

A subcircular cairn, likely dating to the Bronze Age, situated on a prominent landscape feature, suggesting ritual or funerary significance. Its location overlooking Maum Pass may indicate a strategic or symbolic role in the ancient landscape.

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