BENNETSTOWN 1
| Site Name/ Townland | Description | Basic Interpretation | Provisional dating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetstown 1 | Burnt spread | Burnt mound | Bronze Age |
Preliminary Results of Excavation
Archaeological excavation at Bennetstown 1 was undertaken by ACS Ltd from January to February 2006. Post-excavation analysis is complete.
A burnt spread was located at the edge of the former waterline of the Tolka and overlay a roughly circular setting of posts. Three pits of at least two phases lay central to this enclosed area. There were a number of other pits and post-holes in the surrounding area along with patches of washed-out spread material. Two large industrial pits post-dated this material and contained quantities of burnt clay and charcoal. A substantial quantity of alluvium overlay the eastern half of the site. This was removed by machine and all underlying archaeological material fully excavated prior to the area filling up with water.
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Final Report
Please click on the link to access the final archaeological report for Bennetstown 1
| Bennetstown 1 Final Report | 2.19MB |
