2002:1608 - GALEY, Roscommon

A proposed large development at Galey, Knockcroghery, was split into two phases. Sixteen pre-development trenches were opened before the first phase, which was to contain seventeen houses. The trenches were 30m–80m long. Evidence of archaeology was found only in one: a spread of concentrated charcoal measuring at least 0.7m east–west by 0.6m, with further diluted burnt stone and charcoal for at least 0.5m to the east and south. It was found in a proposed green area of the site, so further excavation was not necessary. There were no finds.