- Coldwinters, Co. Dublin, Dublin

In January 1957 human remains were discovered during ploughing at Blake’s Cross, Coldwinters, north Co. Dublin. The remains were found at a depth of c. 0.4m below ground level at the highest point of an open tillage field. Following a report of the find to the NMI by the landowner, the site was investigated by Ellen Prendergast and Étienne Rynne. Bones were visible over an area measuring approximately 65 paces by 20 paces (sic). Owing to the disturbance caused by the ploughing, it was not possible to ascertain the disposition of the remains, but there was no evidence of slab-lined graves. A small flint blade (1957:5), a number of horse teeth, occasional fragments of charcoal and some cockle-shells⁶⁹ were found in the area, but none could be associated directly with the burials. According to local tradition, battles and hangings took place at the south-western corner of the field at Daw’s Bridge. The human remains were not acquired. Stout and Stout (2009, 163) have listed a site at Coldwinters as a secular cemetery. This site, which is located near the Rogerstown Estuary and close to Blake’s Cross, may be related to the site found in 1957.

69. Parish of Lusk, barony of Balrothery East. OS 6in. sheet 8.