This report presents the results of an archaeological excavation carried out as part of the resolution of archaeological sites on the route of the N8 Glanmire-Watergrasshill Bypass in County Cork. The site was situated in Mitchellsfort townland at National Grid Co-ords
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The site was originally identified during archaeological monitoring of topsoil stripping associated with the N8 Glanmire – Watergrasshill Road Scheme. AR 32 was located in low- lying ground in close proximity to a natural watercourse. An isolated cremation burial was
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This site was originally identified following the excavation of a silt trap on a drain on the N8 Glanmire – Watergrasshill Road Scheme. It was initially considered to be of archaeological interest due to the presence of a burnt stoney material similar to that found in a typical
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The site was initially identified during archaeological monitoring of construction works associated with the N8 Glanmire – Watergrasshill Road Scheme. A deposit of charcoal-rich peat and associated burnt stone was revealed during drainage work being undertaken in proximity to AR
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The site was originally identified during archaeological monitoring of topsoil stripping on the N8 Glanmire-Watergrasshill Road Scheme. A flint blade was found on the site associated with a discreet spread of charcoal, a small number of other features
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The site was identified during archaeological monitoring of topsoil stripping of the N8 Glanmire – Watergrasshill Road Scheme. AR 18 was situated in low-lying ground in close proximity to a watercourse. A spread of black peat with angular stones througho
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The site was initially identified during archaeological monitoring of topsoil stripping on the N8 Glanmire-Watergrasshill Road Scheme. A spread of charcoal-rich peat and associated burnt stone was identified in a low-lying, boggy location within approximately 15m of a stream tow
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