Metalworking site in Tyone (lisbunny Par.)

In 2002 archaeological monitoring carried out by Ruth Elliott revealed two areas of burnt material and a post-medieval drainage or field ditch. This monitoring was carried out under Licence No. 02E1254 (Bennett 2004, 484). Area 1 measured c. 30m x 40m and consisted of a post-medieval linear ditch, an area of in situ burning and a number of features of charcoal-rich soil. Excavation of this area was carried out under licenence number 02E1413 and this revealed that the ditch was post medieval in date and probably related to drainage or field boundaries. The charcoal rich area revealed an oval pit (0.98m x 0.49m x D 0.25m) containing a large quantity of iron slag. This evidence points towards iron working activity in the area. Excavation carried out by Niall Gregory of a hearth situated c. 60m to the south may be related to this iron-working activity. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 22 September 2008