Type court cairn Elevation 129 m (423 ft) Reference no. 367 | Area Dartree Built c. 4000–3000 BC | |
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Location Tiredegan, Smithborough,
County Monaghan, Ireland | ||
Cairnbaine, also called Tiredigan Court Tomb, is a court cairn and National Monument located in County Monaghan, Ireland.
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Location
Cairnbaine is located 2.9 km (1.8 mi) southwest of Three Mile House.
History
Court cairns are the oldest kind of megalithic monument in Ireland, being built from 4000 BC onward.
Description
Cairnbaine is a dual court tomb. The gallery is exposed and one roof slab is in place. In front of the gallery are court stones and the remains of a façade. The cairn itself is trapezoidal and measures 30 m (98 ft) long and 15 m (49 ft) wide.
References
Cairnbaine Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA