What is recorded here
An isolated, radially split, oak plank (Wth 0.2m; D 0.07m) orientated NNE-SSW in the drain face. The plank has been slightly disturbed by drain-cutting and is in poor condition. It is located within a pocket of well-humified Eriophorum and Sphagnum peat. It has been dendrochronologically dated to 1102±9 BC or later (Q9294) Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 1996. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument.
The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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