Cist in Sladran, County Donegal

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What is recorded here

A small stone-lined cist 1m × 0.72m and 0.63m deep. It was covered by a flagstone when discovered. It is situated in a farmyard (NMI). The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DG019-017

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