Burial in Hartwell Lower

In 1936, digging operations in a sand ridge uncovered evidence of burials, but the discovery was only reported and investigated by the NMI in 1939. Material subsequently collected by the NMI actually comprised evidence of two burials from two different locations: a prehistoric burial (KD020-011----) and unburnt human remains comprising adult skull fragments and fragments of a mandible and rib from a juvenile aged 5-7 years. A bone sample was dated 935 ± 35 BP. An object described as a “copper spoon” was said to have been found with the bones. A bullaun stone (KD020-028----) was also recorded in the vicinity. (Cahill and Sikora 2011, Vol 1, 218-21) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011