Road

In Lucy's Wood on the W-edge, and apparently crossing the narrowest part of a small bog. A portion of wooden track way was uncovered during turf-cutting in the 1960's and comprised large oak planks, taken from split tree trunks, and laid side-by-side, two planks wide. Upright stakes along each side stood to 'waist height' and had forked tops to carry handrails (Mr. R.J.H. Tyrrell, pers. comm., SMR file). Three leather shoes were also found in this vicinity and were classified as 'Lucas Type 5', a form of shoe in use from the late 16th/17th C-mid 19th century. (Raftery 1969,476). Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011