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This report comprises the final results of the archaeological excavation of Site 5, in the townland of Coolamurray, Co. Wexford. Work was undertaken as part of the archaeological programme for the N30 Moneytucker to Jamestown Re-Alignment Scheme. The excavation was conducted by G. Fegan, under Excavation Licence No. 04E0325, for Valerie J Keeley Ltd, from 23rd March to 28th May 2004. Site 5 was composed of a pre-historic complex of features. The excavation revealed a ploughed-out burnt mound with five troughs (A ? E), a slot trench and associated postholes, a metalled surface and kiln. Four phases of activity were identified including Early and subsequent Middle/Later Bronze Age dates from the burnt mounds (1960 ? 1690 cal BC, 1890 ? 1610 cal BC, 1260 ? 920 cal BC), Early Medieval dates from the hearth, kiln and postholes (660 ? 890 AD, 650 ? 870 AD & 980 ? 1190 AD) and post medieval activity. Pottery from a large cordoned urn was recorded dating to the Middle Bronze Age while fine flint blade provided evidence for knapping and dates from the Neolithic to Early Bronze Age. This report furnishes the final results of the investigation. It includes an interpretation of the features excavated and recorded on the site, as well as details of the materials recovered from the site. No further analysis will be required. All archaeological work is now complete for this site and this report constitutes the final report on this excavation. A digital copy of the archive is available at the post excavation offices of Valerie J Keeley Ltd., Brehon House, Kilkenny Road, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. i