What is recorded here

Sarsfieldstown, richardstown holds a pit-burial, an ancient container for death now hidden beneath ordinary Irish soil. The exact shape and age remain unrecorded, but the classification confirms a deliberate act of remembering someone important enough to mark. That much is missing, yet the pit still exists. It waited for human eyes, perhaps patience, perhaps a shovel, and it may still be waiting beneath the town.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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