What is recorded here

Moynagh crannog in Brittas kept its western edge intact while the east surrendered to destruction, leaving behind a peat layer dusted with charcoal. That dark spread may have marked the outer palisade defining the northern edge, suggesting a boundary drawn in fire and water rather than stone. People likely stood at that rim, watching the lake breathe, knowing the wooden fence would one day dissolve into the very peat now hiding its shape.

Although the E side of the crannog had been destroyed at the upper level the W side was almost completely intact. However, at least one higher level had been removed. The final phase (Z) of Moynagh crannog available for investigation consisted of a peat layer with a charcoal spread which may have been associated with the outer palisade (No. 2) defining the N edge of the crannog. (Bradley 1991, 13; 1994-5, 159-60; O’Sullivan 1998, 108) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 6 September

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