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Linkardstown burial in Ballintruer More

Linkardstown burial
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Situated on a gentle W/SW-facing slope at the foot of a steeper slope. Circular mound (diam. 24m; H 2m) with a central polygonal cist which produced the disarticulated remains of an adult male accompanied by a decorated neolithic bowl (Raftery 1973a, 214-19). (Brindley et al 1983; Brindley and Lanting 1989-90; Ryan 1973, 120-27). Not visible at ground level. There is a standing stone (WI021-079----) 150m to the WSW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

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