Cist in Barrahaurin

NMI files record a cist which was uncovered by farmer while ploughing. Human remains recorded as "small bones", perhaps indicating a cremation. Exact location not known. (Doody 1986, Cork No. 13). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Cist burial, likely dating to the Early Christian or medieval period. Its significance lies in the potential evidence of early burial practices, though the lack of precise location and limited remains restrict further interpretation.