Carrowkeel - Cairn H

Carrowkeel - Cairn H

Location: Carrowkeel, Co. Sligo

Classification: Passage Tomb

SMR Code: SL040-090001-

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Cairn H is in a quite a ruinous state with only the outer half of the passage now accessible. The Cairn itself is about 20m in diameter and 2.5m high, with a kerb, made up of large stones still visible. The entrance is still well preserved.

Description

Cairn H is in a quite a ruinous state with only the outer half of the passage now accessible. The Cairn itself is about 20m in diameter and 2.5m high, with a kerb, made up of large stones still visible. The entrance is still well preserved.

History

Cairn H was damaged during its excavation in 1911 when finding the passage blocked by a fallen stone, a tunnel was dug through the roof to access the inner chamber. Finds at the site consisted of burnt and unburnt bones, a stone bead and a sea-shell.

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Carrowkeel

Location: Carrowkeel, Co. Sligo

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Carrowkeel

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Accessibility Rating: Moderate

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Accessibility Class: Moderate

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Sunrise: 08:35

Sunset: 16:13

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Sunrise: 08:35

Sunset: 16:13

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