Final Archaeological Excavation Report (PDF file)

Site No. AR129
Townland Keelty
Parish Drumcliff
NGR 132192 177177
Summary A substantial stone-built limekiln, dating to the second half of the 19th century, was recorded and excavated. The limekiln is thought to be an element of an estate, probably associated with the Keane family – notorious land agents at the time of the potato failure and after. Artefacts (clay tobacco pipe, china and a high quality glass ink pot) support cartographic and documentary evidence indicating 19th century semi-industrial activity.