Clontygora Cairn, Armagh

Clontygora Cairn (aka the King's Ring) is a Neolithic court tomb in the townland of Clontygora, County Armagh. A U-shaped forecourt, defined by tall stones, led into a gallery of probably three chambers. The chambers are built of very large stones with some roofing slabs still in position. Little of the cairn material survives. The monument is in the care of the Department for Communities. The monument is within the council area of Newry, Mourne and Down.
SMR Number: ARM029:011

Primary Name(s): Clontygora Cairn
Variant Name(s): King's Ring
Place Type: Prehistoric Burial Site
Historic County: Armagh
Lat, Long: 54.112173,-6.320776
Grid Reference: J 0986 1941
Townland: Clontygora TD
Civil Parish: Killevy CP
Council Area: Newry, Mourne and Down CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: GBPN332415

GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Clontygora_Cairn,_Armagh_332415

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