During the monitoring of topsoil stripping, in advance of the construction of the N7 Nenagh Bypass, a number of sites were uncovered in the townlands of Ballintotty and Clashnevin. These sites consisted of 15 isolated pits that were excavated under the remit of the monitoring lic
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This report outlines the results of an archaeological excavation in the townland of Tullahedy, County Tipperary. Excavations were undertaken in advance of ground works associated with the N7 Nenagh bypass. These excavations revealed a complex Early-Middle Neolithic site, consisti
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In 1998 four sites were uncovered, on the route of the N7 Nenagh Bypass, in the townland of Lahesseragh. This report details the results of the excavation of Site A in this townland. The site comprised three areas the evidence uncovered represents settlement activity. The earlies
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The site at Ballintotty (Knockaunkennedy), excavated prior to the construction of the N7 Nenagh Bypass, consisted of a classic burnt mound site and a nearby hearth feature. The mound produced possible evidence for the processing of animal products, but remains undated. The nearby
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During the monitoring of topsoil stripping, in advance of the construction of the N7 Nenagh Bypass, a number of sites were uncovered along the route. A corridor measuring 33 x 760m was archaeologically monitored during topsoil stripping, along the western limit of the N7, Nenagh
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In 1998 four sites were uncovered, on the route of the N7 Nenagh Bypass, in the townland of Lahesseragh. This report details the results of the excavation of Site C. This site consisted of the remains of a round house and associated pits, the use of which have, been assigned to t
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The archaeology excavated in the townland of Knockalton Lower consisted of two sites, A and B. The former consisted of two sections of ditch that may have formed part of a field boundary system. Analysis of material recovered from these features indicated an Iron Age or later dat
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In 1998 a site was uncovered, on the route of the N7 Nenagh Bypass, in the townland of Lissatunny. Before this site could be excavated it was destroyed by construction traffic. This report details the information gathered prior to the sites’ destruction and also of the recording
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This report outlines the results of archaeological excavation of features, uncovered during monitoring along the line of the N7, Nenagh Bypass, in the townland of Benedin. The site consisted of three separate areas that contained a series of pits (A), two possible structures (B)
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This report outlines the results of an archaeological excavation in the townland of Tullahedy, County Tipperary. The excavation, which took place between 1998 and 1999, entailed the investigation and recording of seven distinct areas of archaeological deposits, which were uncover
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In 1998 two sites were uncovered adjacent to the route of the N7 Nenagh Bypass, in the townland of Knockalton Upper. These sites consisted of a section of ditch (Site A) and of a possible prehistoric structure (Site B). The lack of artefacts and suitable dating samples from Site
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In 1998 four sites were uncovered, on the route of the N7 Nenagh Bypass, in the townland of Lahesseragh. This report details the results of the excavation of Site D; the remains of a burnt mound that had been severely disturbed during the modern period. The site was excavated and
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