Skeagh Cairn
Skeagh Cairn is a cairn and ring barrow and National Monument located in County Cork, Ireland.[1]
| Skeagh Cairn | |
|---|---|
| Native name Irish: Carn na Sceiche | |
 Western side of the Skeagh Cairn | |
| Type | cairn |
| Location | Skeagh, Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 51.574754°N 9.338472°W |
| Elevation | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Height | 2 m |
| Built | c. 3000 BC |
| Official name | Skeagh Cairn |
| Reference no. | 580 |
  Location of Skeagh Cairn in Ireland | |
Location
Skeagh Cairn is located 5.8 km (3.6 mi) northwest of Skibbereen. A ring barrow is located 20 m (70 ft) to the north.[2][3]
History
The cairn is believed to date back to the Neolithic. Festivals formerly took place here at midwinter.[4]
Description
The cairn is a large flat-topped cairn 19 m (62 ft) across and 2 m (6 ft 7 in) high.[5]
References
- "Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society". The Society. 1 January 1969 – via Google Books.
- "West Cork Photos - Stone Cairn at Skeagh".
- "Skeagh".
- Mould, Daphne D. C. Pochin (1 January 1991). Discovering Cork. Brandon. ISBN 9780863221293 – via Google Books.
- Wilson, Mike. "Skeagh Cairn ~ mega-what.com Ancient Sacred Places".
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