What is recorded here

Excavations during 1988 (E000438) on a small site at the junction of Bride St. and South Main St. revealed the foundations of fifteen post and wattle houses in two plots dating from the 11th to the early 14th centuries. This is the most extensive evidence of the pre Anglo-Norman settlemeent of Wexford town. (Bourke 1988; 1988-9) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 20 December, 2012

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