Kildare
1999:355
PLUNKETT ROAD, BALLYMORE EUSTACE
No archaeological significance
N934082
99E0533
Test excavation of the site of a new dwelling was undertaken on 2 October 1999. Three trenches were opened by mechanical excavator, using a toothless bucket. No traces of medieval cultivation furrows survived here; however, the profile of potato ridges was apparent. Straight-sided ridges, which were up to c. 0.45m wide and varied from 0.3m to 0.6m deep, extended into the subsoil. In confirmation of their late date, glazed pottery dating from the 18th century onwards was recovered from the lowest levels of the cultivation soil in the trenches. Several small, abraded sherds of glazed medieval pottery were also recovered from the topsoil.

No features of archaeological interest were present.
Claire Walsh, Archaeological Projects Ltd, 25A Eaton Square, Terenure, Dublin 6W.

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