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Ring-ditch in Ballybannon

Ring-ditch

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Excavated in advance of construction of the N9/N10 Kilcullen-Waterford Road (Excavation Licence number E2610). On a crest of a gentle SW facing slope, bounded by a stream to the S. One of four ring-ditches (see also CW012-147----, CW012-148---- and CW012-150----). Found in association with a flat cemetery (CW012-146----), a possible Neolithic habitation site (CW012-133----) and two kilns (CW012-151---- and CW012-152----). (O' Connell, T. 2009, 11) Reference: O' Connell, T. J. 2009 N9/N10 Kilcullen to Waterford Scheme: Kilcullen to Powerstown. Archaeological Services Contract No. 4 - Resolution, Prumpelstown to Powerstown. Final Report on archaeological investigations at site E2610, in the townland of Ballybannon, Co. Carlow. Unpublished report, Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd., Cork Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 November 2010

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