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Pit-burial in Ballinvoher (fermoy By.)

Pit-burial
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On W-facing slope, overlooking Awbeg river. In 1974 machine clearance in advance of reclamation work uncovered pit; investigated by Shee (O' Kelly and Shee 1974, 80). Pit (diam. 0.6m; D 0.3m) contained small heap of cremated bone (diam. c. 0.22m) at base; bone comprised remains of foetus, infant and adult; canine tusk of boar, perforated for use as a pendant, accompanied cremation. Pit covered by capstone (c.1.2m x c. 1.05m x c. 0.1m). Ploygonal cist (CO026-06101-) c. 1.3-1.5m to SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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