What is recorded here

Discovered during an archaeological testing programme, prior to the construction of the Dundalk Western Bypass (Excavation Licence No. 02E1583). Excavation revealed the remains of a circular foundation trench (diam. c. 6.75m - 7m; max. D 0.48m) which contained carbonised planks indicating that the structure was constructed of wood and destroyed by fire. Cremated remains were discovered in the interior. A calibrated radiocarbon date of 120 BC - 60 AD was obtained from the wood. (O'Donnchadha 2004, 363; NRA website) References: O'Donnchadha, B. 2004 Donaghmore 7. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 363 (No. 1309). Bray. Wordwell. NRA website available at: http://archaeology.nra.ie/Home/ViewResult/fe09d1e2-da21-4218-9c1e-4383d650149d (Accessed 8 December 2011) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 8 December 2011

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