Cist in Cornaseer, County Cavan

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What is recorded here

Davies (ITA Survey, 1942) recorded that a 'stone-lined cist with capstone' was found at this location. Bones were also found, and what looked like a 'soldiers helmet' (possibly a food vessel). Not visible at ground level.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CV025-025

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