What is recorded here
Excavated in advance of construction of the N9/N10 Kilcullen-Waterford Road (Excavation Licence number E2610). On a crest of a gentle SW facing slope, bounded by a stream to the S. One of two kilns (see also CW012-151----). Found in association with a flat cemetery (CW012-146----), four ring-ditches (CW012-147----, CW012-148----, CW012-149---- and CW012-150----) and a possible Neolithic habitation site (CW012-133----). (O' Connell, T. 2009, 12-3)
Reference:
O' Connell, T. J. 2009 N9/N10 Kilcullen to Waterford Scheme: Kilcullen to Powerstown. Archaeological Services Contract No. 4 - Resolution, Prumpelstown to Powerstown. Final Report on archaeological investigations at site E2610, in the townland of Ballybannon, Co. Carlow. Unpublished report, Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd., Cork
Compiled by: Claire Breen
Date of upload: 10 November 2010
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