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On a gentle W-facing slope within the NW quadrant of an ecclesiastical enclosure (TS065-013001-) at Emly. A number of ditches, pits, post-holes and metalled surfaces were uncovered during archaeological excavation prior to the construction of a housing development on the NW side of the village. A burial ground (TS065-013019-) was discovered c. 20-40m to the N and St Peter’s well (TS065-013005-) lies c. 40m to the W. Three phases of activity were identified during the excavation. An enclosure (TS065-013021-) is associated with the earliest pre-13th century phase. A large number of pits and ditches are associated with 13th/14th century pottery. According to the excavator (Henry 2003, 33) a large linear, gently sloping, flat-bottomed ditch (Wth 1.2m; D 0.75m), running N-S for 17m, may enclose some medieval features to the W. A series of post-holes extend N-S c. 10m to the S of this linear ditch. These have been interpreted as a possible fence line, possibly of medieval date. Other features, interpreted as furrows and field drains have been dated to the post 1600 period, including a round-ditched structure which may have been constructed from turf sods, this structure has no entrance, hearth or occupation layer. (Henry 2003 Archaeological excavation at Emly, Co. Tipperary, unpublished report).
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 27 August 2012
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