Boy died ‘alone in the cold’ 500 years ago
The human skull was discovered by cavers at Moneen outside Ballyvaughan and prompted a rescue archaeological excavation funded by the National Monuments Service of the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural, and Gaeltacht Affairs.
The full scientific investigations of the skeleton have just been published, revealing the remains are that of someone who had died aged 14-16. There was evidence of stunted growth, almost certainly a result of malnutrition and hunger. He was 1.24m tall.
