Structure DU008-006010- in Drumanagh

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What is recorded here

Excavation (C786/E4805) undertaken as part of Fingal County Council’s Digging Drumanagh project identified a rectilinear structure (exposed for c. 7m N-S x 3m E-W) comprised of metalled surface, posthole and large stones in the SW corner of Drumanagh promontory fort (DU008-006001-). Animal bone and artefact rich material associated with the structure indicate textile/craft working. Associated with a series of postholes and pits. Material indicates use during 1st-3rd centuries AD (Baker 2019). References: Baker, C. 2019 Digging Drumanagh Season II, Preliminary Report (Licence C786/E4805) https://www.fingal.ie/digging-drumanagh Compiled by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 6 March 2023

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DU008-006010

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National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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St Maur’s GAA club photograph; individual photographer not stated, www.maurs.ie

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