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Structure

Structure, peatland

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In Killeen bog, S of Derrynaflan, a dryland island on which a monastery (TS054-002001-; TS054-002002-) is located. This structure (Wth 1.25m; D 0.43m; L 2.54m) was composed of a large roundwood and heavy brushwood elements (diam. 0.02-0.15m) visible in the drain face 0.34m below the field surface. It was also visible in the opposing drain face, with the majority of the elements orientated NW-SE. It was well preserved, except where exposed. The overlying peat was composed of moderately humified sphagnum with occasional phragmites and eriophorum inclusions. 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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