Knockmany (Irish - Croc-mBlaine) or Anya's cove may mean the Hill of Baine or possiblly the Hill of the Monks
Queen Baine (who built the royal residence of Rathmore on a height above Clogher, where the King of West Oriel reigned) was supposed to be buried on Knockmany in the tomb of an eariler Queen Anya.
Located at the summit of Knockmany this is a passge grave formed of 12 massive upright slabs whihc constitue an entrance passage and a wedge shaped chamber.
Three of the stones are engraved with designs (zigzags, spirals, and circles) which show it to be an example of what is know to be
Boyne CultureThese stones are said to be the finest example of megalithic art in Ulster.
The black and white photograph shown right was taken by R.J. Welch (Ulster Museum), it shows the view of Knockmany Chambered Cairn in 1959 before the monument's were surrounded by the current protective enclosure.
Image taken from Shee-EireThe Stones are now protected by a modern concrete and glass covering (in order to protect the stones from vandalism and damage by weathering, lichen and moss).
There is access to the summit at all times and you can look into the chamber to look at the stones but the chamber is closed off and locked. Contact the Historic Monuments and Buildings Branch of the Ulster Government (Department of the Environment) well ahead of your planned visit if you
wish to examine the stones in detail.
