Midden in Carrigtohill

Discovered during construction of 'new school' in field to S of road, at W end of Carrigtwohill. Excavated by O'Kelly (1955a, 28-32). Midden contained within pit (5m N-S; 2.25m E-W; max D 0.6m) cut into subsoil. Contained mainly oyster shells, few animal bones and fragments of glazed pottery dating to late 13th - early 14th century. Bottom of pit lined with small boulders and flags; further layers of flags found on shells; hearths found at different levels. Various hollows and undulations in surface of subsoil also contain some habitation refuse. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009