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 CW007-129---- and CW007-130----). Sub-circular shaped pit (L 1m; Wth 0.8m; D 0.21m) with frequent inclusions of burnt bone. A pit located 9m SE (in 'area 3') contained 3 sherds of cordoned urn pottery. (O' Neill N. 2009, 20, 35) 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 Unpublished report, Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd., Cork Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 November 2010

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