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M3 Testing Results 4
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4.1 Introduction
4.1 Introduction
Archaeological test excavations took place along the
whole of the M3 in 2004 (Figs 4.1 4.2). The
technical reports detailing this work as submitted to
the National Monuments Section of the Department
of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
and the National Museum of Ireland are available on
the NRA website (www.nra.ie). At the time of writing
this summary, the reports on Sections 4 and 5 are at
draft stage. The following is a brief description of the
results of this work section by section, from south to
north.
4.1.1 Site Type and Dating
The purpose of the archaeological testing was to
establish the nature and extent of any archaeological
sites present along the road through limited sample
excavation of features exposed. In advance of detailed
fieldwork the interpretations of site functions and
dating outlined below is preliminary. A number of sites
are multi-period and have multiple functions and
therefore are discovered under a number of headings
below. For the purpose of this summary single or
multiple pits without cremated bone and datable evidence are considered as prehistoric
settlement or industrial sites. Those with cremated bone are interpreted as possible burials,
although some of these may turn out to be cooking pits of any date.
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The provisional dating of archaeological sites below is by the following general periods
Prehistoric (7000 BC-400AD), Early Medieval (400-1169AD), Medieval (1169-1600AD), Post-
Medieval (1600-1800) and Early Modern (1800-present).
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Fig 4.3: M3 Route Overview Map (Approved M3 in Red)
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4.2 Section 1: Clonee to Dunshaughlin
Twenty-nine archaeological sites were identified on Section 1 Clonee-Dunshaughlin.
Prehistoric
Twenty-two sites are currently interpreted as prehistoric or possibly prehistoric. Ten of these may be settlement or industrial sites including a possible Neolithic settlement (Dunboyne 3)overlooking the Tolka River near Dunboyne. Nine sites are burnt mounds. Three sites are burial or possible burial sites in the form of a ring-ditch (Raynestown 1) and possible cremation pits
(Dunboyne 1 and Cooksland 3).
Early Medieval
No sites dating to the early medieval period have so far been identified on this section. A multivallate early medieval enclosure, not recorded on the RMP but visible as a cropmark, is located adjacent to the route at Dunboyne. No associated remains were identified within the landtake.
Medieval
Four sites have been interpreted as medieval or post-medieval. One potential medieval settlement site is at Castlefarm 1, adjacent to the R157 Dunboyne to Maynooth road, less than 1km west of Dunboyne Castle and urban centre. Two are currently interpreted as field systems.
Dunboyne 2 may represent the rear of properties situated on the old Dublin-Navan road.
Post-Medieval/Early Modern
A circular stone structure with adjacent industrial activity waste and post-medieval pottery was identified at Rath Hill 1. The demolished remains of an early modern vernacular house were identified at Pace 2 and an early modern road was identified as Loughsallagh 1.
Fig 4.4: M3 (Section 1) Detail
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M3 (Section 1) Testing Results: Preliminary Data
Loughsallagh 1 1-08 Linear stone feature Road Early Modern
Dunboyne 1 1-07 2 possible cremations Possible burial site Prehistoric
Bracetown 1 1-06 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Dunboyne 3 1-13 Pits and postholes Settlement ?Neolithic
Bennetstown 1 1-03 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Dunboyne 2 1-12 Ditches with medieval pottery Possible field system Medieval or settlement activity
Pace 2 1-10 Building foundations Building Early Modern
Pace 3 1-11 2 postholes Occupation activity ?Prehistoric
Pace 1 1-09 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Piercetown 1-14 1 pit Occupation activity ?Prehistoric
Quarryland 1-15 1 pit Industrial activity Post-medieval
Raynestown 1 1-16 Circular enclosure Burial ring-ditch Bronze Age with Bronze Age pottery
Raynestown 2 1-17 Burnt spread and pit Burnt mound Bronze Age
Rath Hill 1 1-18 Circular stone structure Buildings Post-medieval and adjacent industrial debris
Johnstown 1 1-19 Circular enclosure & burnt Settlement and Undated and spread 50m away possible burnt mound prehistoric
Johnstown 2 1-20 Possible bowl furnace Industrial activity ?Prehistoric and spreads of burning
Johnstown 3 1-21 L-shaped narrow ?Industrial activity Prehistoric ditch with burnt fill
Knocks 1 1-22 Burnt mound Burnt mound Bronze Age
Bennetstown 3 1-05 Pits and ditches Occupation activity ?Prehistoric
Bennetstown 2 1-04 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Dunboyne 4 1-02 Ditches & pit Field system Medieval/?Post-medieval
Roestown 4 1-24 Pits and ditches Occupation activity ?Prehistoric
Cooksland 3 1-23 Possible cremation pits Possible burial site Prehistoric and/or settlement activity
Merrywell 1 1-29 Ditches and furrows Field system Medieval
Knockmark 1 1-28 Pits, spreads & arrowhead Occupation activity Prehistoric
Drumree 1 1-27 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Leshemstown 1 1-25 Burnt mound Burnt mound Bronze Age
Leshemstown 2 1-26 Pits & spreads Occupation activity ?Prehistoric
Castlefarm 1 1-01 Ditches, pits & spreads Settlement Medieval with pottery & metal
Site Name/ Site Description Basic Provisional
Townland Number1 Interpretation Dating
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1 All sites have both a unique site number and a site name. The site number consists of the M3 section number, followed by a sub-number (e.g. Section 1 site numbers begin 1-01, Section 2 begin 2-01 etc.). Sites are also named by their townland, and sub-numbered if more than one site has been identified in that townland.
4.3 Section 2: Dunshaughlin to Navan
Thirty-eight sites have been identified on Section 2 Dunshaughlin-Navan.
Prehistoric
Twenty-seven sites are currently interpreted as
prehistoric. Ten are burnt mound sites and ten are
settlement or industrial sites including one circular
building at Ardsallagh 2.
Baronstown 1, discussed under early medieval
settlement below, had a find of possible Bronze Age
pottery (not stratigraphically related to the main
enclosures), which may indicate earlier prehistoric
activity on the site. Another interpretation is that
Baronstown 1 is a prehistoric enclosure or ritual
site.
Three of the above sites also have possible evidence
for burial. Of the remaining seven prehistoric sites,
two are burial sites and five are possible burial sites.
Two ring-ditches are located at Berrilstown 1 and
Ardsallagh 1.
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The ring-ditch at Berrilstown lies
outside the road take; however, probable cremation
pits associated with it were identified inside the
roadtake. In addition to inhumations and
cremations, both inside and outside the ring-ditch
at Ardsallagh, a buried pottery vessel containing
burnt bone was identified outside the ditch. One
buried pottery vessel containing burnt bone was
identified at Collierstown 2 (Fig 4.5). The
remaining sites are cremations.
The burial site at Collierstown 1, discussed below as early medieval, also contained a low mound (Fig 4.6). Although no evidence for burial was found during testing of the mound, it may be prehistoric.
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Fig 4.5: Archaeologist recording a buried cremation in an urn at Collierstown 2
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Fig 4.6: Archaeologists testing a mound at Collierstown
Fig 4.7: M3 (Section 2) Detail
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Early Medieval
Four sites currently interpreted as early
medieval have been identified on this section
consisting of three large settlement sites and
one burial site.
A large settlement complex of Roestown 2 (Fig
3.5) is located just north of Dunshaughlin and is
situated on the edge of what was formally
Redbog (Fig 4.8). The site is currently divided
by the existing N3 with a large D-shaped
settlement enclosure on the western side and
probable animal enclosures on the eastern side.
Dowdstown 2 (Fig 3.7), a second large early
medieval enclosed settlement, is located at the
northern end of Section 2, adjacent the River
Boyne at Ballinter Bridge. This site centres on a
typical 30m-diameter ringfort with a later
expansion to an approximate D-shape with
annexes (Fig 4.9).
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A more tentatively interpreted early medieval
settlement is located at Baronstown (Fig 3.6)
midway along this section in the valley beneath
Skryne. Testing did not definitively date the site
which may be a large ringfort or a prehistoric
enclosure.
An early medieval burial site at Collierstown 1
consists of a group of at least three stone-lined
graves oriented east-west. These long cists
were discovered close to a previously
unrecorded mound, although a trench handexcavated
through the mound did not reveal any
evidence of an enclosing ditch or any burial
activity (Fig 4.6).
Medieval
A moated site at Garretstown 2 (Fig 3.8) lies
outside the roadtake but external features
including industrial and agricultural activity
have been exposed. Another medieval site, a
building at Trevet 1, probably represents a small settlement site.
Post-Medieval/Early Modern
Four early modern buildings were uncovered including the remains of Dillons Bridge Post
Office and National School demolished in the 20th century (Fig 4.10).
Fig 4.8: Location of Roestown adjacent Redbog
on 1st ed OS 1837
Fig 4.9: Aerial view of Dowdstown Early
medieval enclosure complex visible as a crop
mark with River Boyne to north
Fig 4.10: Brick lined floor of 19th-century
building at Dowdstown
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M3 (Section 2) Testing Results: Preliminary Data
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4.4 Section 3: Navan Bypass
Twenty-six archaeological sites have been identified on Section 3 Navan Bypass.
Prehistoric
The majority of sites identified in this section are
prehistoric burnt mounds (16). Many of these are
clustered around a former wetland at Kennastown
and also at Boyerstown.
A potentially significant multi-period site was also
identified at Boyerstown 3. The site consists of a
large number of ditches, two probable circular house
slot trenches and a number of pit clusters and other
features. Flint artefacts recovered from topsoil
adjacent to one of these possible circular houses
suggests it may be prehistoric (Fig 4.11). No clear pattern was discernable from the numerous
wide shallow ditches exposed, however, it is possible that some of the ditches form subrectangular
enclosures.
Eight other sites are currently interpreted as small-scale prehistoric occupation sites.
There is no evidence at present for prehistoric burials.
Early Medieval
Boyerstown 3 may also have been occupied during the early medieval period.
Site Name/ Site Description Provisional Provisional
Townland Number site type Dating
Fig 4.11: Flint artefact recovered
from topsoil near a possible round
house at Boyerstown 3
Fig 4.12: M3 (Section 3) Detail
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Medieval
A medieval settlement was identified at Boyerstown 1, west of Navan, adjacent to the existing Athboy Road. The site consisted of low stone walls, metalled areas and deposits of midden material containing animal bone and 13th/14th-century green glazed pottery.
Post-Medieval/Early Modern
No sites of post-medieval or early modern date were identified.
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M3 (Section 3) Testing Results: Preliminary Data
Williamstown 3-05 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age or Bawn 1
Kennastown 2 3-02 Pits & ditches ?Occupation activity Prehistoric & field system
Kennastown 1 3-01 Dispersed pits, ditches Burnt mound & Bronze Age and burnt spreads occupation activity
Williamstown 3-06 Dispersed pits and ditches and Burnt mound Bronze Age or Bawn 2 burnt spreads over a wide area & occupation activity
Macetown 1 3-08 Pit and ditch Occupation activity Prehistoric
Gainstown 1 3-09 Pit and burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Gainstown 3 3-11 Pit Occupation activity Prehistoric
Gainstown 2 3-10 6 burnt spreads Burnt mound Bronze Age
Hanlonstown 1 3-12 Pit Occupation activity Prehistoric
Boyerstown 1 3-13 Stone walls and Building and enclosed Medieval
midden material settlement or field system
Boyerstown 2 3-14 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Boyerstown 4 3-16 Pits Occupation activity Prehistoric
Boyerstown 3 3-15 Possible enclosure ditches Settlement & ?Prehistoric
and circular houses field systems and/or Early
Medieval
Boyerstown 8 3-18 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Ardbraccan 1 3-23 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Ardbraccan 2 3-24 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Ardbraccan 3 3-25 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Ardbraccan 4 3-26 Pits and ditch Occupation activity Prehistoric
Boyerstown 5 3-17 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Townparks 1 3-21 Pits and ditches Occupation activity Prehistoric
Townparks 2 3-22 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Boyerstown 7 3-20 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Boyerstown 6 3-19 Pits Occupation activity Prehistoric
Kennastown 3 3-03 2 burnt spreads, Burnt mound & Bronze Age pits and ditches occupation activity
Kennastown 4 3-04 1 burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Philpotstown 1 3-07 2 burnt spreads Burnt mound Bronze Age
Site Name/ Site Description Provisional Provisional
Townland Number site type Dating
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4.5 Section 4: Navan to Kells and Kells Bypass
Thirty-eight archaeological sites have been identified on Section 4 Navan-Kells and Kells
Bypass.
Prehistoric
Thirty-four of the thirty-eight sites are currently interpreted as prehistoric or possibly
prehistoric. The most significant site consists of a large number of Bronze Age features identified
across two large fields in Kilmainham. These occur in three groups (A-C) which do not appear
to be enclosed or form a unified settlement. Kilmainham A is a cluster of pits and shallow
deposits two of which contained Bronze Age pottery. Kilmainham B consists of two burnt
mounds and cremation burials. Kilmainham C consists of pits and postholes of indeterminate
date.
A possible building nearby at Kilmainham 2 is further evidence for prehistoric settlement.
A site uncovered at Phoenixtown 2 may consist of a
number of prehistoric structures. At least three other
probable prehistoric settlement sites revealed evidence
for structures at Kilmainham 3, Phoenixtown 6 and
Gardenrath 2. Two building slot trenches were also
uncovered at Ardbraccan 5.
Only two potential burial sites in this section have been
identified to date a possible cist at Gardenrath 1 and
possible cremation pits at Kilmainham 1C.
Sixteen burnt mound sites were identified on this
section of the route (Fig 4.13).
As on the other sections of the route, a large number
of sites are small-scale, such as a hearth and single or
multiple pits, often filled with burnt material. These
sites are currently undated but for the purposes of this
summary are included as possibly prehistoric (many
may subsequently be revealed to be of later date). Early Medieval
No sites of early medieval date have so far been identified.
Medieval
One medieval site in the form of a metalled road with an adjacent field system has been identifiedat Phoenixtown 3.
Post-Medieval/Early Modern
One post-medieval brick-built kiln was discovered at Phoenixtown 1. A demolished vernacular house was found at Townparks 3 and a possible building located at Ballybeg 2.
Fig 4.13: Archaeologists cleaning burnt spread at Phoenixtown
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M3 (Section 4) Testing Results: Preliminary Data
Ardbraccan 5 4-01 Two slot trenches Possible building Prehistoric
Ardbraccan 6 4-02 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Grange 4 4-04 Hearth Industrial activity ?Prehistoric
Grange 3 4-05 Pits and postholes Occupation activity Prehistoric
Grange 5 4-03 Pits and postholes Occupation activity Prehistoric
Grange 2 4-06 1 pit Occupation activity ?Prehistoric
Grange 1 4-07 Stone spread / surface Occupation activity ?Prehistoric
Phoenixtown 5 4-08 Postholes and pit Possible building Prehistoric
Phoenixtown 1 4-10 Burnt spread and postholes Burnt mound Bronze Age
Phoenixtown 6 4-09 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Phoenixtown 2 4-11 Metalled road & ditches Road & possible Medieval field system
Phoenixtown 3 4-12 Curving gully, pits, hearth and Settlement Prehistoric postholes in 3 clusters and a pit
Phoenixtown 4 4-13 Brick-built kiln Industrial activity Post Medieval
Ballybeg 2 4-14 Stone structure Possible building Early Modern
Ballybeg 1 4-15 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Nugentstown 3 4-16 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Nugentstown 2 4-17 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Nugentstown 1 4-18 Clusters of pits and curving Occupation activity ?Prehistoric slot trenches
Cookstown Great 1 4-19 One short length of ditch Occupation activity ?Prehistoric and a pit
Cookstown Great 2 4-20 2 burnt spreads and pits Burnt mound Bronze Age with burnt fills
Kilmainham 1 A-C 4-22 Pits, postholes, burnt mounds Settlement, burnt Prehistoric & possible cremation pits mounds, & possible dispersed over large area burial site.
Cookstown Great 3 4-21 2 burnt spreads and pits Burnt mound Bronze Age with burnt fills
Kilmainham 2 4-23 Slot trenches and posthole Possible building Prehistoric
Gardenrath 2 4-25 Postholes, slot trench Possible building Possibly Neolithic & cobbled surface
Gardenrath 1 4-26 Possible cists and hearth Possible burial site Prehistoric
Townparks 1 4-27 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Townparks 3 4-29 Stone and brick rubble Vernacular building Early Modern
Townparks 2 4-28 Two pits c. 50m apart Occupation activity Prehistoric
Townparks 4 4-30 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Site Name/ Site Description Basic Provisional
Townland Number Interpretation Dating
Townparks 5 4-31 Pits, slot trench & Occupation activity Prehistoric prehistoric pottery
Townparks 6 4-32 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Kilmainham 3 4-24 Postholes Possible building Prehistoric
Newrath Little 1 4-35 Two pits and a possible hearth Occupation activity Prehistoric
Newrath Little 2 4-34 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Newrath Little 3 4-33 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Townparks/ 4-36 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Commons of Lloyd 1
Commons 4-37 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age of Lloyd 1
Cakestown Glebe 1 4-38 Pits Occupation activity Prehistoric
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4.6 Section 5: Kells to North of Kells
Twenty-five sites have been identified on Section 5 Kells to North of Kells.
Prehistoric
All of the sites identified on this section are currently interpreted as prehistoric, the majority of which appear to represent small-scale prehistoric activity. Of interest are a number of pit clusters, postholes and a hearth identified over a 200m length of the road in Pottlebane 1.
Possible burial evidence was identified at two sites, Pottlebane 2 and Castlekeeran 2 had pits containing charcoal and fragments of burnt bone which may represent cremation pits.
Ten burnt mound sites were identified.
Early Medieval
No sites of early medieval date have yet been identified.
Medieval
No sites of medieval date have yet been identified.
Post-Medieval/Early Modern
No sites of post-medieval or early modern date have yet been identified.
Site Name/ Site Description Basic Provisional
Townland Number Interpretation Dating
Fig 4.15: M3 (Section 5) Detail
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M3 (Section 5) Testing Results: Preliminary Data
Calliaghstown 3 5-01 Pit Occupation activity Prehistoric
Calliaghstown 1 5-02 Dispersed pits and a group Occupation activity Prehistoricof ditches
Calliaghstown 2 5-03 2 burnt spreads Burnt mound Bronze Age
Boolies 2 5-04 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Boolies 1A +1B 5-05 Burnt spreads Burnt mound Bronze Age
Chapelbride 5 5-06 Burnt spread Burnt mound Bronze Age
Chapelbride 4 5-07 Ditch, pits and 2 postholes Occupation activity Prehistoric
Chapelbride 3 5-08 Cluster of 10 pits/postholes Occupation activity Prehistoric
Chapelbride 2 5-09 Pit with possible Neolithic pottery Settlement? ?Neolithic
Chapelbride 1 5-10 Pits, posthole and probable Occupation activity Prehistoric bowl furnace
Drumbaragh 3 5-11 Burnt spread and ditches Burnt mound Bronze Age
Drumbaragh 2 5-12 13 pits and postholes Occupation activity Prehistoric
Drumbaragh 1 5-13 Two clusters of postholes, Occupation activity Prehistoric one with a hearth
Castlekeeran 3 5-14 Burnt spread and a pit Burnt mound Prehistoric
Castlekeeran 2 5-15 Ditches, pit and possible Occupation activity Prehistoric cremation pit and possible burial site
Castlekeeran 1 5-16 1 pit Occupation activity Prehistoric
Pottlebane 3 5-17 Burnt spread Burnt mound Prehistoric
Pottlebane 2 5-18 Pit with burnt bone Possible burial site Prehistoric
Pottlebane 1 5-19 Pit clusters, postholes Occupation activity Prehistoric and a hearth. Two of pits had prehistoric pottery
Derver 6 5-20 1 pit with burnt stone fill ?Possible burnt mound Prehistoric
Derver 5 5-21 1 pit with burnt stone fill ?Possible burnt mound Prehistoric
Derver 4 5-22 Dispersed pits with burnt ?Possible burnt mound Prehistoric stone fills
Derver 3 5-23 1 pit Occupation activity Prehistoric
Derver 2 5-24 1 pit Occupation activity Prehistoric
Derver 1 5-25 2 pits Occupation activity Prehistoric
Site Name/ Site Description Provisional Period
Townland Number site type
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4.7 General Summary of Results of Sections 1-5
4.7.1 Prehistoric
132, or approximately 85%, of all sites discovered are currently identified as prehistoric. The
majority of sites have not yet been absolutely dated therefore interpretation at this stage is largely
based on morphology and may change upon further investigation.
As yet no Mesolithic sites have been identified. At least four settlement sites are Neolithic in date
based on pottery evidence. The majority of burnt mounds on this scheme are likely to be Bronze
Age on the basis of the extensive radiocarbon dating of this type of site carried out in Ireland to
date. The inhumation burial phase of the ring-ditch at Ardsallagh is possibly of Iron Age date.
Burnt mounds are the most numerous monument type uncovered on this scheme with sixtyseven
sites. A higher concentration of these sites are found in Sections 4 and 5. This
concentration of burnt mounds may simply reflect the type of poorly drained landscape through
which these sections of the route run.
Approximately sixty sites are classed as the remains of prehistoric buildings, settlement or
industrial sites. These appear to be equally distributed along the entire scheme.
Fourteen sites are (or may be) prehistoric burial sites. The one definite burial site with its ringditch
and inhumations is at Ardsallagh 1. Another probable prehistoric burial is the pottery vessel
containing burnt bone at Collierstown 2. The remainder are possible cremation burials where
burnt bone has been identified but not confirmed as human. There appears to be a higher
concentration of burials on Section 2 of the scheme.
4.7.2 Early Medieval
Five sites have been identified as potentially early medieval. Roestown 2 and Dowdstown 2 are
large-scale settlement complexes. Baronstown 1 and Boyerstown 3 are also potential early
medieval settlement sites. The other early medieval site is the small burial site at Collierstown 1.
These sites are all found in Sections 2 and 3 of the scheme.
4.7.3 Medieval
Nine sites have been identified as medieval sites. The majority appear to represent settlement
sites. Two of these are located in areas with a rich medieval heritage Castlefarm in Dunboyne
and Trevet, north of Dunshaughlin.
4.7.4 Post-Medieval/Early Modern
Eleven sites have been identified as post-medieval or early modern. The most significant is a possible 17th-century stone building in Rath Hill townland south-east of Dunshaughlin. The early modern sites are mainly vernacular structures indicated on the First Edition Ordnance Survey maps. In addition, the probable line of an earlier route of the Dublin-Navan road was identified at Loughsallagh.
A number of early modern features were investigated and recorded as part of the testing programme. These include the disused railway line which is crossed by the M3 at a number of places from which the track has long been removed.1 Another early modern feature investigated was a tree ring located on a natural rise at Raynestown.
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M3 Testing Results (Entire Scheme): Preliminary Results
Prehistoric Possible building 1 1? 5
Settlement/industrial 10 8 8 13 13 - 14
Ritual enclosure 1?
Burial/possible burial 3 8 - 10 2 2
Burnt mound 9 10 16 16 10
Early Medieval Enclosed settlement 3 1?
Burial site 1
Medieval Building 1
Settlement/industrial 1 2 1
Field systems 3 1
Road 1?
Post Medieval Building 1 4 2
/Early Modern Settlement/industrial 1 1 1
Road 1
Sub Total 29 38 26 38 25
Total2 156
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Key Points (Part 4)
To date, 156 archaeological sites have been identified during the course of testing along the line of the M3
Prehistoric, early medieval, medieval and modern sites have been discovered
Approximately 85% of the sites are currently identified as prehistoric in date
As yet, no Mesolithic sites have been identified
Burnt mounds account for the majority of prehistoric sites identified.
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Provisional Provisional Section
Dating Site Type 1 2 3 4 5
1 No further work required.
2 A number of sites are multi-period and have multiple functions and therefore are discussed under a number of headings above, however the actual number of sites is given in the total.
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