Skeagh Cairn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Skeagh Cairn |
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| Native name Irish: Carn na Sceiche |
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Western side of the Skeagh Cairn
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| Type | cairn |
| Location | Skeagh, Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland |
| Elevation | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Height | 2 m |
| Built | c. 3000 BC |
| Official name: Skeagh Cairn | |
| Reference no. | 580 |
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Skeagh Cairn is a cairn and ring barrow and National Monument located in County Cork, 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.
History
The cairn is believed to date back to the Neolithic. Festivals formerly took place here at midwinter.
Description
The cairn is a large flat-topped cairn 19 m (62 ft) across and 2 m (6 ft 7 in) high.
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