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Cist in Drummoher

Cist

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Drummoher holds a narrow cist where two parallel stones rise barely above the ground, leaving a gap wide enough for a person to lie between them. The northern stone is shorter than the southern one, and neither aligns exactly with the other, as if the builder stopped adjusting when the shape felt right. Smaller stones appear further west, suggesting the chamber may have continued into the cairn instead of ending at the first visible wall.
Within the centre of a cairn (CL016-156002-). This cist is defined by two parallel stones, one on the N side (L0.75m; Wth 0.05m) and one on the S side (L 1.1m; Wth 0.05m); both protrude just above the ground. While parallel, the stones, which are 0.85m apart, are not exactly opposite each other. A smaller stone is visible on both sides further to the W, it is unclear if the cist extended further in this direction. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 5 August 2022
Cist in Drummoher is a small stone burial chamber, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its location within a cairn suggests it is part of a funerary monument, reflecting early burial practices in the region.

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