مواقع أثرية في Sligo Municipal Borough District

Archaeological Sites in Sligo

Sligo features one of Europe's most significant concentrations of Neolithic monuments. This selection spans thousands of years, from the extensive Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery and the massive unexcavated cairn atop Knocknarea to the well-preserved Creevykeel court tomb. The list also includes medieval defensive structures like the Cashelore stone ringfort and the Anglo-Norman Gortlownan Motte, offering a comprehensive overview of the region's prehistoric ritual landscapes and historical fortifications.

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Knocknarea

Knocknarea is a large prominent hill west of Sligo town in County Sligo, Ireland, with a height of 327 metres.

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Locations at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

Carrowmore is a large group of megalithic monuments on the Coolera Peninsula to the west of Sligo, Ireland.

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Creevykeel burial mound

A Neolithic court tomb dating from 4000–2500 BC, featuring a large open-air ritual courtyard leading to a double-chambered burial gallery. It is considered one of Ireland's best-preserved court cairns and was excavated in 1935.