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ISSN 2009-2237

A burnt mound at Barnacragh, Co. Galway (E2446)

June, 2009 · Written by: Eachtra This entry is part 30 of 34 in the Issue 02

Archaeological Excavation Report

Burnt mound

This report comprises the final excavation report for a burnt mound found at Barnacragh, Co. Galway during archaeological testing within the lands acquired for the new N6 Galway to Ballinasloe dual carriageway road scheme. The site comprised a spread of burnt mound material, a trough, stake-holes and a pit. Charcoal from the site yielded an Early Bronze Age radiocarbon date.

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