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Road, unclassified togher

What is recorded here

Situated on flat bogland. This site consisted of a trackway (L 6.22; Wth 3.4m) orientated NE-SW constructed of irregularly laid longitudinal roundwood resting on longitudinal and transverse timbers interspersed with fragments of brushwood and wood chips (Murray 1999, Derryfadda 207, 43-4). This trackway has been dated to 2205-1795 BC (Ó Néill 2000, 176). The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

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