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Situated between the stream that forms the boundary between Ballylusky and Earlsrath townlands and one of its tributaries. Excavated in 2007 in advance of the N9/N10 Kilcullen to Waterford road improvement scheme (Licence no. E3391, E3645). A spread of heat-shattered sandstone (8m E-W; 10m N-S; D 0.38m) mixed with charcoal in the centre but clean towards the edges. The trough (1.92m NE-SW; 1.42m NW-SE; D 0.7m) was earth-cut and subrectangular in plan with steep sides and a flattish base. It was filled with a compact deposit of black sandy silt, charcoal and heat-shattered sandstone. The fragmentary remains of a hearth were uncovered 1.5m to the NE of the trough. At the time of excavation water from both streams seeped steadily into the trough ensuring it was constantly full of water. Three other fulachta fia (KK040-092----, KK040-093---- and KK040-094----) were excavated c. 100m to the N on the N bank of the stream. (Wren 2010a; 2010b, 243-4, 916)
Compiled by: Mary Tunney
Date of upload: 27 November 2013
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