What is recorded here
Excavated by Sarah McCutcheon (02E1214) during monitoring of the Croagh Sewerage Scheme. This is the record for 'The fourth burnt spread was the most complete to be excavated. It measured 10.5m east-west by 6.5-9.6m and was 0.21m deep. It included an oval trough, measuring 1.63m by 0.77m and up to 0.22m deep. The trough was lined on the base with wooden planks. Several small pits, post-holes and stake-holes were uncovered underneath the burnt-mound material.' This description is posted on the web at the following internet address (accessed 3 August 2012): http://www.excavations.ie/
Compiled by: Denis Power
Date of Upload: 8 August 2012
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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