Burial ground in Tinnapark Demesne

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

Early Bronze Age stone-lined cist graves; significant for their orientation and context in a lowland setting, reflecting burial practices of the period in the region.