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Platform — peatland in Derryvella

Platform — peatland
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Platform — peatland in Derryvella
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In Derryvella bog, this possible platform (Wth 0.44m; D 0.04m; L 2.41m) was visible in the centre of the field on its surface. It was composed of a number of brushwood and roundwood elements (diam. 0.01-0.09m; L 0.09-0.5m) that were quite densely packed. The majority of the elements were orientated N-S, while those at the northern end were orientated NW-SE. The structure was moderately preserved but had been machine damaged on its upper side. The underlying peat was composed of moderately humified sphagnum peat with moderate eriophorum inclusions. A single piece of wood was identified as hazel. A single squared oak peg, worked to a wedge point, was located to the NW. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly, based on the original survey description compiled by Jane Whitaker of Archaeological Development Services Ltd. Date of upload: 07 November 2012

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