
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
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