Another must-see archaeological site! Loughcrew Cairns are a group of Neolithic tombs, built around 3,000 BC. The site is as wild as you could wish for, with its stone circles and tumuli, which have become the only vestiges of man left in these parts. A real treat for the eyes and the head, for lovers of history and old stones!
Also known as the “Hills of the Witch”, Loughcrew Cairns actually extends over 3 hills, and boasts over 60 Neolithic tombs. Most are laid out as corridor tombs, covered by a watertight mound of earth and stone.
Other tombs are scattered around the site, sometimes dug into the ground, sometimes set in a stone complex.
During your visit, you’ll be able to wander between these hills, and take a guided tour of the largest tomb on the Loughcrew site: Cairn T.
This one is located on Cairbane Est, and like the others takes the form of a cairn. (It can be likened to a small hill, consisting of a mound and a pile of stones forming a tomb with a corridor leading to a cross-shaped burial chamber. The latter was used for funeral rites, where the ashes of the deceased were stored). You’ll be able to enter the room in groups of up to 7, and admire all the beauty of the building, starting with the bedroom, and the engravings on the walls depicting circles and parallel lines.
Interesting point: the Cairn T sees sunlight enter its corridor to illuminate the room during the equinox. Don’t hesitate to go there at daybreak: the view is breathtaking!
Once you’ve completed your visit to Cairn T, you can stroll around the site and discover a number of ritual stone circles. Take care not to bump into or damage anything: this place is a veritable archaeological treasure trove!
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