What is recorded here
Excavated in advance of construction of the N9/N10 Kilcullen-Waterford Road (Excavation Licence number E2581; area 1 in final report). One of a group of three cremation pits (see also CW007-128---- and CW007-129----). Sub- circular shaped pit (L 0.68m; Wth 0.64m; D 0.42m) with inclusions of burnt bone. (O' Neill N. 2009, 20)
Reference:
O' Neill N. 2009 N9/N10 Kilcullen to Waterford Scheme: Kilcullen to Powerstown. Archaeological Services Contract No. 4 - Resolution, Prumpelstown to Powerstown. Final Report on archaeological investigations at site E2581, in the townland of Busherstown, Co. Carlow. Unpublished report, Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd., Cork
Compiled by: Claire Breen
Date of upload: 10 November 2010
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