What is recorded here
Discovered at Castle Lane during archaeological monitoring of groundwork’s associated with a water mains replacement scheme (Excavation Licence No. 06E0143). An area of burning was initially exposed. Excavation revealed the remains of an earth-cut limekiln with a stone-lined flue. Sherds of medieval pottery and animal-bone fragments were recovered from the fill. Approximately one quarter of the kiln was excavated. (Quinn 2009, 212)
Reference:
Quinn, A. 2009, Castle Lane, Tullow Urban medieval/post-medieval limekiln. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2006: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 51-2 (No. 212). Bray. Wordwell
Compiled by: Claire Breen
Date of upload: 10 January 2012
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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