| Cairnbaine | |
|---|---|
| Native name Irish: An Carn Bán | |
| Tiredigan Court Tomb Cairnbaine Giant's Grave | |
  Location of Cairnbaine in Ireland | |
| Type | court cairn |
| Location | Tiredegan, Smithborough, County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54°11′50″N7°04′29″W / 54.197271°N 7.074729°W |
| Area | Dartree |
| Elevation | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Built | c. 4000–3000 BC |
| Official name | Cairnbaine |
| Reference no. | 367 |
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Cairnbaine is located 2.9 km (1.8 mi) southwest of Three Mile House. [3]
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