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Cist in Dalkey Island

Cist

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According to Scantlebury (1960, 122) cists containing human remains were found near the shore but there was no account of finds. Not precisely located (O'Reilly 1902-4, 196). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 6 July 2018
Cist in Dalkey Island is a small prehistoric burial chamber, likely dating to the Early Christian or Bronze Age period. Its significance lies in the presence of human remains, indicating early funerary practices in the coastal area, though limited archaeological detail is available.

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