Excavation

Archaeological testing (02E1727) in an extensive area NW of the Augustinian priory (WA031-040005-) in Abbeyside has recorded extensive medieval remains in three fields. This comprises hearths, ditches and pits associated with medieval pottery. Close to the tower house (WA031-040006-) known as McGrath's castle the ditches are particuarly numerous and may form an enclousure SW of the castle, although no dating material was recoverd. (O'Faoláin 2008; Richardson 2007) O'Faoláin, S. (2008) Abbeyside, Dungarvan. in I. Bennett (Ed.) Excavations 2005: summary accounts of excavations in Ireland, 362-3, No. 1490. Wordwell. Dublin Richardson, A. (2007) Abbeyside, Dungarvan. Medieval. in I. Bennett (Ed.) Excavations 2004: summary accounts of excavations in Ireland, 424-5. Wordwell. Dublin. Compiled by: Michael Moore. Date of upload: 25th August, 2011.