THE EXCAVATION OF A BURNT MOUND AT BALLYWILLIAM, COUNTY DOWN

THE EXCAVATION OF A BURNT MOUND AT BALLYWILLIAM, COUNTY DOWN

Archaeologically monitored topsoil stripping of the site of a waste water treatment works at Ballywilliam, Donaghadee, Co Down, led to the identification and excavation of a burnt mound and a number of associated pits. Some are interpreted as troughs, and one preserved evidence of having been wood-l...

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Veröffentlicht in:Ulster journal of archaeology 2007-01, Vol.66, p.21-38
Hauptverfasser: CHAPPLE, ROBERT M, MOORE, DERMOT G
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Archaeological excavation
Bronze age
Charcoal
Excavations
Flint
Graywackes
Pebbles
Radiocarbon
Sandstones
Stone
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Zusammenfassung:Archaeologically monitored topsoil stripping of the site of a waste water treatment works at Ballywilliam, Donaghadee, Co Down, led to the identification and excavation of a burnt mound and a number of associated pits. Some are interpreted as troughs, and one preserved evidence of having been wood-lined. Radiocarbon determinations indicate use in the Early Bronze Age.
ISSN:0082-7355