Local Artefacts


The Bronze Cauldron


In 1907 a bronze cauldron was discovered a short distance away from the old church of Templenadeirce in Kilkeedy. It was found in a bog by a man called James Carey. He found it while he was digging turf. It was buried seven feet into the ground. The pot ended up in the collection of the Royal Irish Academy. He was rewarded Fifteen pounds. The workmanship was good and the cauldron is in good condition. Many cauldrons have been discovered but none as interesting as this one. It may date as far back as the Iron Age.

The Bronze Medieval Crucifix


The bronze medieval crucifix was found at the well of Tobar Ri an Domhnaigh.It is about fifteen inches in height and twelve inches in width. The three arms of the cross have a medallion at each end to hold religious relics or symbols.It is dated back to the 14th or 15th century.