Archaeologists have identified four skeletons at the site of a former pub, which is believed to be a mass burial pit where they met a tragic end.
In October 2021, former pub Nancy Spain’s in Cork was taken over by the city council and was in the process of being demolished to make way for apartments when builders discovered skeletal remains.
Further investigations have now led to six bodies being found in total. Cork City Council said these latest discoveries provide great insight into the turbulent history and evolution of the city across two different periods of time.
Cork Beo reports that ongoing post-excavation work will provide greater clarity and accuracy on the burial date of the revealed individuals.
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