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Located in low-lying tillage overlooking Lambay Island. Discovered during ploughing in 1977 (Ryan 1979-80, 68-72). A rectangular cist (int. dims. L 0.58m; Wth 0.38m; D 0.61m) which contained cremations of six individuals with a plano-convex knife (Waddell 1990, 80).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DU008-035

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