Bunnamayne Cist, County Donegal

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What is recorded here

A rectangular slab-lined cist 22in × 13in and 12in deep. It contained two foodvessels and some cremated remains. It was situated in cultivated land on the crest of Bunnamayne Hill. (MacDonagh and Hartnett 1951). The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DG047-014

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