What is recorded here
An irregular scatter of light brushwood, twigs and a light roundwood on the field surface (L 3.68m; Wth 1.55m min.; D 0.12m). Wood species include hazel, ash and birch. Metal-cut toolmarks are present. This material sits in moderately humified Sphagnum peat containing Eriophorum. The site may be related to SMR OF015-357----. 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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