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Castle — ringwork and bailey in Killeen

Castle — ringwork and bailey
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This site was excavated (Licence no. 05E0414ext.) within Killeen Castle Demesne in advance of development. Characterised by a curvilinear ditch that directly truncated both early enclosures (ME038-050001-) this ditch constituted the original castle ringwork or formed part of the motte. The ditch (2.9-3.6m w.) enclosed an area 30m in diameter. The fills reflect the probable dumping of waste from the interior and include animal bone and oyster shell. Analysis of the plant remains identified a predominance of wheat grains as well as oats, weeds and cabbage. The pottery recovered included imported ware from France (Saintonge, French Orleans)and Britain (Ham Green B, Chester)(Baker 2009, 61). Compiled by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 22 February 2015

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