Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
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Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Courtown
- County
- Wexford
- Country
- Ireland
- SMR number
- WX012-015----
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The National Monuments Service's description
What was described as a 'tomb' (dims. 4 feet x 2 feet) composed of four slabs and containg the bones of an adult and a 'terracotta vessel' was found during sand quarrying at Courtown close to the mouth of the W-E Owenavorragh River (Anon. 1862-3, 144-5). The location is not known now.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload/revision: 13 April, 2012
References
Anon. 1862-3 Proceedings and papers. Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland vol. 7, 141-51, 187.