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Burial in Newcastle Upper

Burial

Why this matters

A local ancient tomb; wider significance not recorded.

What is recorded here

Situated on a marked E-facing slope to the E of the summit of a low ridge in the corner of a field. Human skeletons are reputed to have been found in a sandpit on the E side of the ridge (extending N-S). Not visible at ground level. (O'Flanagan 1928, 74) 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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