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Prehistoric activity at Ballynamona, Co. Cork

May, 2011 · Written by: Eachtra This entry is part 12 of 37 in the Issue 10

Archaeological Excavation Report

Prehistoric activity

The excavation of the site at Ballynamona was spread over two areas (Area 1 and Area 2). Excavation revealed nine pits, two post-holes and a linear feature in Area 1 and 12 pits and two linear features from Area 2. Some finds of prehistoric pottery indicated Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age activity.

Authors: John Tierney and Penny Johnston

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