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This report presents the results of archaeological investigations carried out on behalf of Offaly County Council as part of the Advance Archaeological Works Contract for the N52 Tullamore Bypass. The work was undertaken under Ministerial Direction A033 and under National Monuments Section Registration Number E2845 in the townland of Mucklagh, Co. Offaly. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government, following consultation with the National Museum of Ireland, directed that Linda Hegarty of Headland Archaeology Ltd should proceed with archaeological resolution. Archaeological testing carried out under National Monuments Section registration number E2493 and Ministerial Direction Number A033 on this site in 2006 identified one feature of archaeological significance. This consisted of a linear feature, running northeast?southwest, with slag and charcoal deposits along its length. Full archaeological resolution was conducted on this site between January 22nd and February 1st 2007. This revealed the remains of a small wall, parallel to the linear feature at the northeast end. A large, modern landfill pit was located at the western side of the excavation area, and ran outside the site. A similar pit containing rocks and plastic refuse was identified within this field during Phase I Testing. NOTE:THE GRID REFEENCES PROVIDED IN THE REPORT PROVED INCORRECT. THE CORRECT GRID REFERENCES ARE INCLUDED IN THE METADATA.