Court cairn in County Monaghan, Ireland
| Cairnbaine | |
|---|---|
| Native name An Carn Bán (Irish) | |
| Tiredigan Court Tomb Cairnbaine Giant's Grave | |
  Location of Cairnbaine in Ireland | |
| Type | court cairn |
| Location | Tiredegan, Smithborough, County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54°11′50″N 7°04′29″W / 54.197271°N 7.074729°W / 54.197271; -7.074729 |
| Area | Dartree |
| Elevation | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Built | c. 4000–3000 BC |
| National monument of Ireland | |
| Official name | Cairnbaine |
| Reference no. | 367 |
Cairnbaine, also called Tiredigan Court Tomb, is a court cairn and National Monument in County Monaghan, Ireland.
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
- Killanin, Baron Michael Morris; Duignan, Michael V. (1 January 1989). The Shell guide to Ireland. Gill and Macmillan. ISBN 9780717115952 – via Google Books.
- Valera, Ruaidhrí De; Nualláin, Seán Ó (1 January 1972). "Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland: Counties: Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan". Stationery Office – via Google Books.
- "Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland". The Society. 1 January 1977 – via Google Books.
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- "Tiredigan Court Tomb". Megalithic Monuments of Ireland.
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- "Monument of the Month". Megalithic Monuments of Ireland.