Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Souterrain
Hampton Demesne, County Dublin, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Hampton Demesne
- County
- Dublin
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- Coordinates
- 53.59290, -6.16900
- SMR number
- DU005-042----
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Shown on 5 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
Hamilton noted the discovery of a 'north house' in the demesne of Hampton in 1845 (1845-7, 250). The description suggested the existence of a souterrain at the site. It consisted of a substantial length of passage leading to a beehive chamber which featured an air vent. The passage roof featured 'large flags'. A number of bones, described as being of 'oxen and swine' were recovered from the souterrain. This site is located in the Pleasure Grounds W of Hampton Hall (pers. comm. Thomas Ashe). Not visible at ground level (Clinton 1998, 118-119).
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout
Date of upload: 26 August 2011
References
Hamilton, G. 1846, On a North House in the Demesne of Hampton and the Opening of a Tumulus near Knocknagin in Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy Vol.III, 249-252
Hamilton, G.A. 1845-7 On a 'North' House in the demesne of Hampton and the opening of a tumulus near Knockingen. Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy 3C, 249-52.
Clinton, M. 1998 The souterrains of County Dublin. In C. Manning (ed.), Dublin and beyond the Pale: studies in honour of Patrick Healy, 117-28. Bray. Wordwell.
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