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Aegis Archaeology

Ballykane Hill, Kilrainy, Co. Kildare Print E-mail

Ring-barrow Excavation
N4003/6575
RMP -
Licence Number 04E1318

Post excavation aerial photo
Post excavation aerial photo
An excavation was undertaken on a ring-barrow on the summit of Ballykane Hill. This excavation occurred as a result of the proposed extension of the existing Kilsaran Concrete Ltd quarry at Kilrainy.

Although significant surface remains of this site were preserved prior to the archaeological investigation, this ring-barrow had not previously been recorded. The results of the excavation carried out from September to October 2004 confirm that this is a ring-barrow, comprising of a mound surrounded by a ditch and an external bank, with an entrance to the southwest. The maximum external diameter of the site was 22m north-south. Finds from the site included worked flints, copper-alloy fragments, unburnt and cremated animal bone, and cremated human bone. The area excavated measured 25.0m north-south by 22.0 m.
Post Excavation view of site, from NE
Post Excavation view of site, from NE

A full assessment of the findings of the excavation, as well as the post-excavation analysis of the human and animal remains, the bone and stone artefacts, and the metals recovered from the site is currently being undertaken.

(posted 1st half 2005)

 
 

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