Final Archaeological Excavation Report (PDF file)

Site No. AR25
Townland Carrowdotia
Parish Kilraghtis
NGR 136850 182830
Summary A large area, including approximately one third of a stone enclosure, was excavated. The enclosure, thought to be an early medieval cashel, produced no immediately dateable material and only a single possible feature was found in the interior of the monument. This internal feature was radiocarbon dated to between the earlier 6th to mid 7th centuries AD. A stone and earthen bank forms the majority of the enclosure; however a stone wall surviving on top of a portion of the bank was investigated. The wall, which was up to 2.5m thick and 1.7m high, was constructed of two rough faces with a loose rubble core. No entrance or associated external features were revealed. In addition, a small burnt spread, possibly of prehistoric date, was located nearby at the edge of a bog. Several post-medieval pits, possibly representing quarrying, were also identified.