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Metalworking site in Inishcaltra OR Holy Island

Metalworking site
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Situated immediately N of St. Brigid’s Church (CL029-009006-) within the enclosure that surrounds it (CL029-009007-). During excavation in 1970-72 (Licence no. E000180) evidence of iron-working was found. Fragments of furnace-bottom were evident in one pit as well as quantities of clinker and bloom. (de Paor 2013, 34, 51) Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 3 November 2015

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