Cist in Grange Upper

Prim (1862-3, 234), describes how ‘two ancient sepulchral vases’ were found at ‘upper Grange’. ‘In deeply ploughing a field a large stone was come upon, on raising which, a small kist, formed of flags, was discovered, in which were the urns – one containing burned bones, and the other inverted over it, like a cover, - the upper urn being somewhat larger than the other’ (ibid.). He goes on to relate that, ‘the finders being disappointed at the discovery that they had not got a “pot of gold,” broke the urns to pieces; and he had been unable to obtain even the smallest fragment’ (ibid.). The precise location of the cist is unknown within Grange Upper townland. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 21 April 2021

Cist in Grange Upper is a small stone burial chamber, likely dating to the Early Christian or Iron Age period. Its significance lies in the recovery of ancient sepulchral vases, indicating funerary practices associated with this region during an early historical phase.