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Golden Bog of Cullen
52.5075° N, -8.2844° E
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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.
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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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