Derrydrummond Court Tomb

The monument occupies a prominent north–south ridge with wide views across the valley. This court tomb is aligned along the ridge, with its court facing south. Although much of the stone has been removed over time and the site is now heavily overgrown, its surviving plan suggests at least two burials chambers–possibly as many four or five. The layout indicates that this was probably a double court tomb, a more elaborate form of Neolithic burial monument.

Part of the Ancient Pilgrim Route Clogher – Clones

The site was excavated in 1899 by Reverent J Rapmond, who uncovered five graves, several urns, cremated bone and ash, and a single flint tool–evidence of complex and repeated burial rites.
Today, the tomb is protected as a Scheduled Monument, recognized for its national archaeological significance. It forms part of a wider prehistoric landscape: Cullamore Court tomb lies nearby, and the ridge looks across the valley towards the Carnagat Court Tomb.

The tomb is situated in the townland of Derrydrummond, on a ridge south and west of the Dunroe Road, approximately 1.4 km north-northeast of Carnagat.

The monument features a court at the southern end and the remains of two chambers. A possible subsidiary chamber opens from the west end of the cairn, which is only about 9 meters long.

An excavation in 1899 uncovered several artifacts, including urns, cremated human bones, ashes, and a flint tool. This indicates that the tomb was used for burials during the Neolithic period and possibly reused later in the Bronze Age.
Current Condition: The site is reportedly overgrown and difficult to interpret currently, though it remains a significant ancient monument.

Clogher Community Village Forum  received funding from Historic Environment Fund (HEF) Research Stream 2025/26 to install new signs at derrydrummond Court Tomb.