2008:865 - ACHILLBEG: Dun Kilmore, Mayo

This licence was one of two taken out to facilitate the taking of phosphate samples from Dun Kilmore and Dungurrough (see No. 864, Excavations 2008) promontory forts by Johanna Ullrich for a PhD she is pursuing with the Department of Archaeology, UCD. The samples were taken at regular points on a grid over both promontories. Areas of relatively high phosphate content were identified, mainly reflecting the visible earthworks, but others reflecting further subsurface remains. In particular one area of increased phosphate on Dun Kilmore might signify the location of an additional structure, perhaps a watchtower. None of the levels located were deemed high enough to indicate definite areas of settlement. The full results of the work will be outlined in Johanna’s forthcoming PhD.