Ireland

Golden Bog of Cullen

Bronze Age hoard site in County Tipperary, Ireland

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The Golden Bog of Cullen is an archaeological site located in County Tipperary, Ireland. Discovered in the 18th century, it has been described as "one of the most important and prolific sites" in Ireland; it was discovered before modern methods of preservation and collection, and almost all of the finds were melted down.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
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Earliest recorded find (brass vessel)

1731

Gold crown purchase

1744

Estimated deposition period

c. 2000–400 BC

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Buried TreasureCaches
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WorkshopsMinesSmithies
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Country

Ireland

Coordinates

52.51° N, -8.28° E