Burial in Palmerstown

A portion of a human skull, some animal bone and burnt stone was found in a disturbed context within 10m of a fulacht fia (GA083-069----) (information from Prof. Rynne). They are now in the National Museum of Ireland. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 27 November 2019

A Neolithic fulacht fia site with associated burial material; the presence of a human skull and burnt stone suggests ritual or domestic activity from the Neolithic period. Its significance lies in the rare association of funerary remains with this type of prehistoric cooking or ceremonial site.