Cairnbaine, also called Tiredigan Court Tomb, is a court cairn and National Monument in County Monaghan, Ireland.[1][2]
| 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 |
| Area | Dartree |
| Elevation | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Built | c. 4000–3000 BC |
| Official name | Cairnbaine |
| Reference no. | 367 |
Location
editCairnbaine is located 2.9 km (1.8 mi) southwest of Three Mile House.[3]
History
editCourt cairns are the oldest kind of megalithic monument in Ireland, being built from 4000 BC onward.[4]
Description
editCairnbaine 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. [5][6][7]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Megalithomania.com".
- ^ "Tiredigan Court Tomb". Megalithic Monuments of Ireland.
- ^ "全民快三-手机app". www.megalithomania.net. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Monument of the Month". Megalithic Monuments of Ireland.