Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Cist
Howth, County Dublin, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Howth
- County
- Dublin
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- Coordinates
- 53.38833, -6.07163
- SMR number
- DU015-028001-
Slide toward Today to fade the historical sheet and see the modern map underneath.
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Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1799 "Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
A cist (L 9m; Wth 0.7m) was exposed during house construction work in 1897 (Shearman 1866-9, 330-32). It was constructed of limestone blocks and was covered by a mound (Westropp 1922, 64). Not visible at ground level.
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout
Date of upload: 26 August 2011
References
Shearman, Rev. J.F. 1866-9 On some recent excavations at Howth. Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy 10, 330-32.
Westropp, T.J. 1922 The promontory forts and adjoining remains in Leinster. Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 52, 52-76.
Nearby in the register
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