Urn burial in Coolnamuck Demesne

Two cinerary urns were found early in the 18th century near Coolnamuck Court (Smith 1746, 109). Smith, C. (1746) The history of the town and county of Waterford. W. Wilson. Dublin. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 23 December 2008

Urn burial; likely dates to the Early Christian or Early Medieval period. Its significance lies in providing evidence of funerary practices in the Coolnamuck area during this time.