Habitation site

The National Monuments Service's description

Excavation (Licence no. 05E044EXT) undertaken at the site in advance of a residential development indicated that it had been used for domestic occupation and agricultural activity during the medieval period. Ditches, drains and cobbling were uncovered. There was only limited evidence for medieval structural remains including an L-shaped ditch representing the foundation remains of a square or rectangular structure. It is likely that the main dwelling was located somewhere outside the area of excavation. A large assemblage (1,003 sherds) of medieval pottery was recovered, all of which was derived from vessels that had been produced in the Dublin and/or Leinster area. There were no examples of imported wares. Of note among the metal finds were a possible arrowhead, a French jetton and two medieval buckles. The features and finds uncovered indicate the site was occupied during the late 12th – 15th centuries (McQuade 2007).

Compiled by: Christine Baker

Date of upload: 6 February 2015

References

McQuade, M. 2007a Archaeological excavation report, Meakstown, Finglas, Dublin 11 (Licence no. 05E044ext.). Unpublished report. National Monuments Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

McQuade 2009 Archaeological excavations on the site of Meakstown Castle, Fingal. Co. Dublin. In Duffy, S. (ed.) Medieval Dublin IX . Dublin 91-130