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Cist in Ballyogan

Cist

Why this matters

Cist in Ballyogan is a small Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial cist, likely dating to the 2nd millennium BCE. Its significance lies in the presence of a "vase foodvessel" and cremated remains, indicating ritual funerary practices associated with early Irish burial traditions.

What is recorded here

This is one of two adjacent cist graves found in Ballyogan townland (Waddell 1970, 128-129). This cist (1970, 128) is described as 'short rectangular; vase foodvessel and cremated bone'. The second cist (SL017-053002-) was discovered c. 1m away (1970, 129). Not precisely located. Waddell, J. (1970) JRSAI vol 100, p. 91-139 Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011
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