[Colm Moore]

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Luas Cherrywood
Luas Cherrywood Finds and Discoveries
Completed Archaeological Investigations:

A considerable amount of archaeological investigation was carried out prior to and during the construction of Luas Cherrywood providing a unique opportunity to gain further insight into this area’s past. Archaeological works that took place included a geophysical survey, advance archaeological test trenching, archaeological excavation and archaeological monitoring. These works revealed 3 new significant archaeological sites.

A prehistoric habitation site was identified at Brennanstown which produced numerous fragments of Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age pottery and stone tools. In the townland of Laughanstown another prehistoric habitation site was revealed producing similar pottery to the Brennanstown site. Stone tools such as a stone axe butt and a small rubbing stone were also recovered.

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Radiocarbon dates obtained from this site in Laughanstown suggest it was occupied sometime during the Bronze Age and Iron Age as well. Evidence of 18th century military activity associated with a nearby historic military camp was also identified. In Murphystown a medieval quarrying site was identified in the vicinity of the ruins of Murphystown Castle. Archaeological excavation at these sites was carried out by CRDS Ltd on behalf of RPA.

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If you are interested in learning more about RPA archaeology finds and discoveries on Luas Cherrywood (Line B1) please click here to view or download the Luas Cherrywood Archaeological Brochure. You can also get a copy of the professional reports we have available by clicking on the links below.

1 Luas Cherrywood Geophysical Survey Report Laughanstown
2 Luas Cherrywood Archaeological Testing Report Ballyogan Temporary Works Compound
3 Luas Cherrywood Archaeological Testing Report Brennanstown Site 2
4 Luas Cherrywood Archaeological Testing Report Brennanstown Site 3A and 3B
5 Luas Cherrywood Archaeological Testing Report Murphystown
6 Luas Cherrywood Archaeological Testing Report Laughanstown
7 Luas Cherrywood Archaeological Monitoring Report
8 Luas Cherrywood Archaeological Monitoring Report Priorsland Glenamuck Road Brennanstown
9 Luas Cherrywood Archaeological Testing Report Priorsland Brennanstown
10 Luas Cherrywood Final Archaeological Excavation Report Murphystown
11 Luas Cherrywood Final Archaeological Excavation Report Laughanstown
12 Luas Cherrywood Metal Detection Report Laughanstown

Current and proposed archaeological investigations:

Archaeological investigations are complete for Luas Cherrywood (Line B1) and there are currently no further investigations planned.

All reports detailed above are also available by post, please Contact Us to submit a request for the report you require.

Click here to view or download Luas Cherrywood Archaeology Brochure