Archaeological excavation report, E3165 Calliaghstown 2, County Meath

This site at Calliaghstown 2 was excavated by Gahan and Long for Archaeological Consultancy Services Ltd (ACS) as part of the M3 Clonee–North of Kells Motorway Scheme on behalf of Meath County Council NRDO and the NRA. The excavation was carried out between 24 November and 20 December 2006 under Ministerial Direction Number A030/003 issued by DOEHLG in consultation with the NMI. Two burnt mounds (Burnt mound 1 and 2) were identified and were located on the east-facing slope of a scarp that overlooked the nearby bog. Each burnt mound spread covered a single pit and a trough. The spread associated with Burnt mound 2 was dated to the late Bronze Age. A further three pits were also discovered. One of these pits was filled with burnt mound material and was probably associated with burnt mound 1 and although slightly later in date than burnt mound 2 was also dated to the late Bronze Age. NOTE: THE CO-ORDINATES PROVIDED IN THE FINAL REPORT ARE INCORRECT. THE CORRECT CO-ORDINATES ARE INCLUDED IN THE METADATA