Cist in Unknown

Waddell (1990, 94) refers to a ‘cairn [GA041-054001-] near Headford’ that was opened in 1678 and which may have covered a cist (GA041-054002-). Two pottery vessels found in the grave contained ashes and burnt bones. A vase from this general area is preserved in the National Museum of Ireland (ibid.). Not located. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 13 February 2017

Cist burial, likely Early Christian or medieval in date. Its significance lies in the recovery of pottery vessels containing human ashes and bones, indicating funerary practices involving cremation.