Final Archaeological Excavation Report (PDF file)

Site No. AR104
Townland Killow
Parish Doora
NGR 136822 175115
Summary The excavation area encompassed part of a gravel island (a drumlin) and the edge of a bog. The drumlin was partially enclosed by two ditches, one of which was dated to the medieval period. A number of pits, some apparently cremation burials, were recorded within and outside the enclosed area. This funerary activity was taking place in the late Bronze Age/early Iron Age. A burnt stone spread, dated to the 9th to early 10th centuries BC was also discovered at the edge of the bog and a wooden bowl, dated to 777 BC to 407 BC, was recovered within a peat layer adjacent to the burnt spread.