Burial mounds & barrows · Northern Ireland
Clonlum South Cairn
In or near Killean.
Clonlum South Cairn — a burial mound in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newry · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Clonlum South Cairn is a burial mound located in northern-ireland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Clonlum South Cairn is a Neolithic portal tomb characterized by a circular cairn that encloses a rectangular chamber made of large slabs. The site has been disturbed over the years, making it difficult to classify definitively.
Place summary
Clonlum South Cairn is a burial mound located in Northern Ireland. It is one of the ancient burial sites that reflect the prehistoric funerary practices of the region. The site's historical significance contributes to its recognition in the landscape of Northern Ireland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1240, -6.4008
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT35 8TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newry and Armagh
- Phone
- 028 9082 3207
- Nearest railway station
- Newry — 7.6 km
- Opening
- By arrangement
- Official site
- www.communities-ni.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1422888791 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clonlum South Cairn?
- Clonlum South Cairn is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT35 8TY).
- What is Clonlum South Cairn?
- Clonlum South Cairn — a burial mound in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clonlum South Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT35 8TY.
- Is Clonlum South Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Clonlum South Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clonlum South Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT35 8TY.