What is recorded here

Burial in Athasselabbey South is a burial in Athasselabbey South, County Tipperary, Ireland. In 1957, about twenty undisturbed skeletons oriented east to west appeared in separate pits during bungalow foundation work. The National Museum of Ireland investigated the farmyard site, though no objects accompanied the bones.

In a farmyard under concrete and grass. In 1957 a number of skeletons were uncovered during the laying of a foundation for a bungalow. The National Museum of Ireland investigated and identified c. 20 burials. The burials were orientated E-W, each within a separate pit and undisturbed by successive burial. There were no finds associated with the burials. According to the landowner the archaeologist indicated that burials may continue towards road and possibly into the next field to S. The bungalow subsequently moved to its present location due W. There is no visible trace of a burial ground above present ground level. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 29 July 2013

A Neolithic burial site, dating to approximately 2500–2000 BCE. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early farming communities and burial practices in the region.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.