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Discovered in a quarry in 1850. A polygonal cist containing a pygmy cup, cremations and a possible food vessel. The cist is described as being 'about two feet [0.6m] from the surface, a flag two feet square, on which was laid a round earthen Vase with a bottom; a dry-built wall was round the Vase and another flag was placed on the wall. This Vase contained the Urn, with the bottom upwards, and a quantity of small bones; but in removing the larger vessel it was, unfortunately, broken in pieces. Outside the circular chamber, formed by the dry-wall, a quantity of small bones, similar to those found in the Urn, was also discovered' (Graves 1849-51, 136). The bones were examined and the cremated bone of one adult and one bone of a child were identified (ibid. 137). The exact location of this monument is unknown.
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 10 August 2015
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