Burial ground

The National Monuments Service's description

Situated on a low sand ridge in undulating terrain. In 1944, during ploughing, a stone lined grave orientated E-W was uncovered (Raftery 1944, 166-9). In 1963 and 1964 a further seven were discovered. These produced the inhumed remains of adults, all with their head at the W end. (Lucas 1966, 12-13; Cahill and Sikora 2011, Vol. 2, 213-228)

The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.

Revised by: Claire Breen

Date of upload: 24 July 2012

References

Raftery, J. 1944 A long stone cist in Co. Wicklow. Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 74, 166-9.

Lucas, A.T. 1966 National Museum or Ireland: Archaeological acquisitions in the year 1963. Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 96, 12-13.

Cahill, M. and Sikora, M. (eds) 2011 Breaking ground, finding graves - reports on the excavations of burials by the National Museum of Ireland, 1927-2006, 2 vols. Dublin. Wordwell Ltd. in association with the National Museum of Ireland.