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Charcoal-making site

Rathcrogue, County Carlow, Ireland

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Townland
Rathcrogue
County
Carlow
Country
Ireland
First-edition OS map
Not indicated
Latest-edition OS map
Not indicated
Coordinates
52.79998, -6.87958
SMR number
CW007-139----

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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1790 "Composite: Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).

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The National Monuments Service's description

Excavated in advance of construction of the N9/N10 Kilcullen-Waterford Road (Excavation Licence number E2591, Site C). A large circular shaped pit (L 1.9m; Wth 1.8m; D 0.8m) which contained large quantities of charcoal. Originally interpreted as a cremation pit. Post excavation analysis failed to produce human bone hence it was concluded to represent a charcoal production pit, a kiln or some other form of agricultural activity taking place in the vicinity. (Doyle T. 2009, 20)

References:

Doyle T. 2009 N9/N10 Kilcullen to Waterford Scheme: Kilcullen to Powerstown. Archaeological Services Contract No. 4 - Resolution, Prumpelstown to Powerstown. Final Report on archaeological investigations at site E2591, in the townland of Rathcrogue, Co. Carlow. Unpublished report, Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd., Cork

Hughs J. (2009) 'Rathcrogue Bronze Age settlement site' in I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2006: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 48-9 (201). Bray. Wordwell

Compiled by: Claire Breen

Date of upload: 10 November 2010

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