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Cist in Skrine

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Cist in Skrine is a cist in Skrine, County Roscommon, Ireland. Towards the S end of a N-S karst ridge, a circular cairn holds a possible cist measuring 0.8m NE-SW and 0.3m NW-SE. Two slabs inside the kerb at S define this small chamber.
Towards the S end of a N-S karst ridge. Circular cairn (RO041-063001-) has a possible cist (dims 0.8m NE-SW; 0.3m NW-SE) defined by two slabs inside the kerb at S. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010 See attached document with a plan of the remains.
A cist tomb within a circular cairn, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age; such burials are significant for understanding funerary practices and settlement patterns in upland landscapes.

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