Stone circle in Banagher

A component of the aforementioned complex of ritual sites (CV026-004004-, CV026-004001-, CV026-004006-, CV026-004002-, CV026-004005-). Large stone circle (int. dims. 40m E-W x 35m N-S) comprising twelve stones, five now upright measuring between 0.65m and 1.3m high, and the others prostrate. Within the circle is a ruined chambered cairn which housed a possible passage tomb (11) (Ó Nualláin 1989, 127). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 8/1972).

Likely dating to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, the stone circle in Banagher was probably used for ritual or ceremonial purposes, as part of a broader network of prehistoric sites in the area. Such circles may have had astronomical, social, or spiritual significance, though specific folklore or use remains undocumented.