What is recorded here

Discovered under a flag near Timahoe Castle (LA017-031006-) was a vessel containing small human bones (JRSAI 1849-51, 139; JRSAI 1958, 106-107). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

Urn burial; likely dates to the Bronze Age. Its significance lies in providing evidence of cremation practices and burial customs in the region during that period.

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