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Cist in Ballywilliamroe

Cist

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The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Stone-lined pit or cist, (c. 0.6m x 0.9m) covered by slab, containing poorly preserved human bone. (Local information).
Cist in Ballywilliamroe is a small prehistoric stone burial chamber, likely dating to the Early Christian or Bronze Age period. Its significance lies in providing insight into early burial practices, though its exact cultural context remains poorly understood due to limited recorded details.

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