What is recorded here

Deerpark holds a crannog, an artificial island built in ancient times. People may have stacked stones and soil above the water to keep out floods, wolves or curious neighbours. The lake still covers most of that work, but the name preserves the shape of human defiance against drowning.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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