Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery

Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery
Rob Hurson · CC BY-SA 4.0

Carrowkeel is a cluster of passage tombs in the Bricklieve Hills of south County Sligo, Ireland, built in the 4th millennium BC during the Neolithic period [1]. The tombs overlook Lough Arrow and are named after the townland where most are situated [1]. They form one of Ireland's 'big four' passage tomb cemeteries, alongside Carrowmore, Brú na Bóinne and Loughcrew [1]. The complex includes Cairn B, Treanmacmurtagh, Sheecor, Treanmor, Carnanweelan and Kesh cairn, occupying the highest terraces of the Bricklieve Mountains [2]. The Carrowkeel tombs are protected National Monuments [1].

TypeCemetery
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryIreland
Coordinates54.0534° N, 8.3777° W

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