Slab-lined burial in Clooncalla More

In farmyard on NW-facing slope overlooking Argideen river estuary. Uncovered during digging of foundation trench by mechanical digger. Excavated by Hurley and O Drisceoil (1978, 94-97) who found 'boat-shaped' cist, long axis E-W (max. L 1.8m; max. Wth 0.5m; H 0.25m); lined and covered with slabs; floor formed by underlying bedrock. Remains of human skeleton found with skull to W end and feet to (narrow) E end. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Slab-lined burial in Clooncalla More is a Bronze Age cist burial, dating to approximately 2000–800 BCE. Its significance lies in its 'boat-shaped' form, a rare and distinctive funerary feature in the region, reflecting early metalworking and ritual practices.