What is recorded here
This is one of two adjacent cist graves found in Ballyogan townland (Waddell 1970, 128-129). This cist (1970, 129) is described as 'Polygonal cist found about 1m away from the short cist (SL017-053001-); described as roughly circular and 'only about one foot in diameter'; contained cremated bone.' Not precisely located.
Waddell, J. (1970) JRSAI vol 100, p. 91-139
Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan
Date of upload: 19 January 2011
Polygonal cist, likely dating to the Early Christian or medieval period. Its association with another cist in the same townland suggests a small burial cluster, possibly reflecting local funerary practices in a rural or ecclesiastical context.
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- What survives
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