Cois Farraige, Dundalk

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.

 

 

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