Burial mounds & barrows · Northern Ireland
Clontygora Cairn
In or near Killean.
Clontygora 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 · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Clontygora 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
Clontygora Cairn, also known as the King’s Ring, is a historic court tomb that has suffered significant damage over the years. Visitors can explore its U-shaped forecourt and the remains of a gallery with large stones, which once housed cremated remains and artifacts from the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.
Place summary
Clontygora Cairn is a burial mound located in Northern Ireland. This ancient site is notable for its historical significance and is part of the region's prehistoric landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1122, -6.3208
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT35 8WX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newry and Armagh
- Phone
- 028 9082 3207
- Nearest railway station
- Newry — 8.9 km
- Official site
- www.communities-ni.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5895060396 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clontygora Cairn?
- Clontygora Cairn is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT35 8WX).
- What is Clontygora Cairn?
- Clontygora Cairn — a burial mound in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clontygora Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT35 8WX.
- Is Clontygora Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Clontygora Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clontygora Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT35 8WX. It sits within the Newry and Armagh parliamentary constituency.