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In 2001, archaeological monitoring (Byrne, M. Excavation Licence No. 01E0485 http://www.excavations.ie) of topsoil-stripping associated with a housing development on the N bank of the River Liffey at Kilcullen revealed a complex of ash deposits. The complex was slightly downslope of the highest area of the development site and overlooked a bend in the river. Initial investigations indicated the presence of cremated bone on the surfaces of the deposits. Consequent excavation of the deposits revealed 22 pits, ranging from 0.05m to 0.22m deep. The pits were spread over an area measuring 8m by 7m, which was not enclosed. Preliminary analysis of the pit fills indicated that almost all contained fragments of cremated bone. In addition, some pottery fragments and a small flint arrowhead were recovered from the fills.
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy
Date of upload: 10 January 2013
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