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Cist in Mullamast

Cist

Why this matters

Cist in Mullamast is a small stone burial cist, likely dating to the Early Christian or Iron Age period. Its significance lies in the presence of cremated human remains, indicating a funerary practice associated with early burial traditions in the region.

What is recorded here

Small cist containing cremated bone discovered in one of the barrows on Mullamast Hill (KD036-012----) (dims 0.76m x 0.46m x 0.61m). The barrow was ploughed out in 1889 during which time the cist was found. Date of upload: 5 September 2016
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