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The site (L 0.96m min.; Wth 1.12m; D 0.27m) is orientated NNW-SSE and consists of densely packed mixed brushwood, a light roundwood and twig beds. The brushwood is laid both transversely and longitudinally, up to five pieces in depth. On the W side of the site the brushwood lies within a large bed of twigs and bark while on the E side the twigs are interspersed with the brushwood. There is a large tree stump at the W edge of the site, the roots of which appear to have been incorporated into the structure. A smaller tree stump and the light roundwood bound the E edge. This wood is in excellent condition although some elements may have been displaced. The main body of the site lies in well-humified Sphagnum peat with an area of very poorly humified Sphagnum peat containing Eriophorum and fibrous roots at its W extent. It has been radiocarbon dated to 803-414 cal. BC (Wk-11718). Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011