Burial mounds & barrows · Northern Ireland
Slieve Gullion South Cairn
In or near Mullaghbawn.
Slieve Gullion South Cairn — a burial mound in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newry · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Slieve Gullion 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
Slieve Gullion South Cairn is the highest surviving passage tomb in the British Isles, located at 1894 feet. The site features a circular cairn with an octagonal chamber, which is accessible via a short passage. Although access is difficult, visitors can enjoy spectacular views from this historic site.
Place summary
Slieve Gullion South Cairn is a burial mound located in Northern Ireland. This ancient structure is part of the larger archaeological landscape of Slieve Gullion, which is known for its prehistoric significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1218, -6.4334
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT35 8LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newry and Armagh
- Phone
- 028 9082 3207
- Nearest railway station
- Newry — 8.7 km
- Official site
- www.communities-ni.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/211036956 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Slieve Gullion South Cairn?
- Slieve Gullion South Cairn is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT35 8LN).
- What is Slieve Gullion South Cairn?
- Slieve Gullion South Cairn — a burial mound in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Slieve Gullion South Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT35 8LN.
- Is Slieve Gullion South Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Slieve Gullion South Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Slieve Gullion South Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT35 8LN. It sits within the Newry and Armagh parliamentary constituency.