Archaeological monitoring of topsoil removal at a large scale residential development at Cois Farraige, Dundalk, led to the discovery of a large Early Medieval settlement. A large rath, with a diameter of 50-55m was discovered, enclosing a 45m long souterrain within its interior. Three dumbbell shaped kilns were identified to the SW of this enclosure, and these would have been used for the drying of cereals. Notable finds from the site include a ring pin, fragments of lignite bracelets and souterrain ware pottery.
Gahan and Long carried out numerous excavations as part of the restoration of Antrim Castle Gardens. These included the identification of structural elements within the Kitchen Gardens, the discovery of a former underground pump house...
Read MoreThe initial works of this scheme involved the excavation of a workhouse graveyard associated with the former Downpatrick workhouse and fever hospital. The graveyard was in use from the 1840s/1850s until it reached capacity and...
Read MoreThe construction of a new warehouse at the famous Bushmills Distillery led to the discovery of a substantial 9th century souterrain. The souterrain consisted of a long, narrow passage, containing numerous obstacles and side passages,...
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