House

A rectangular plank-laid floor (dims c. 5.6 x 5.35m) with a central hearth that was approached by a plank-laid pathway (L c. 3.5m) from the E was uncovered in 1867 during turf cutting at Cargaghoge. Ashes, nutshells, small worked flints and some crude pottery were also found. The original find spot is not known. (Morant 1868-9, 269) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Monaghan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. See attached drawing after Morant (1868-9) Revised by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 1 February 2018