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In 2002, in advance of the commencement of the Kildare South Water Supply Scheme, archaeological testing (Excavation Licence No. 02E0324 ext.) was undertaken at a proposed water reservoir site in Castlefarm townland. Monitoring of topsoil-stripping uncovered the remains of a single human skeleton. This lay in a shallow rectangular grave-cut and was orientated E-W, with the head to the W, suggesting a Christian burial rite. There were no accompanying artefacts to assist in the dating of the remains. Subsequent analysis indicated that the remains were of a male in the 16-22 years of age category. (Byrne 2006, 236 (No. 892)).
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy
Date of upload: 12 November 2013
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