Cist in Misterin

In December 1888 a workman disturbed a small cist in Misterin that contained grey ashes and two pygmy cups (Ffrench 1889-90) that are now in the National Museum of Ireland (Kavanagh 1977, 89-90). A cist (WX030-067----) had been found in the same field c. 50 years previously and another (WX030-069----) was found in 1931. The find-spot is unknown. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 15 August, 2012

Cist in Misterin is a small stone burial chamber, likely dating to the Early Christian or Iron Age period. Its significance lies in the recovery of two pygmy cups, which are rare and important artifacts now preserved in the National Museum of Ireland.