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Burial in Highpark Lower

Burial

Why this matters

A local ancient tomb; wider significance not recorded.

What is recorded here

Situated in level ground in gently undulating terrain. According to the OS Name Books a rath (possibly the enclosure (WI032-003001-)) was opened here in 1835, in which an urn containing 'ashes and bones' was found. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
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