Pit-burial in Oatencake

Situated c. 150m N of highest tidal reaches of Ballynacorra river; Midelton to NE. Cordoned urn found during drainage work; grave destroyed before investigation could take place (Doody 1986, Cork no. 43). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

A pit-burial containing a cordoned urn, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age; wider significance not recorded.