2003:1901 - KNOCKHOUSE LOWER, Waterford
County: Waterford
Site name: KNOCKHOUSE LOWER
Sites and Monuments Record No.: N/A
Licence number: 03E0375
Author: Sinéad Phelan, Margaret Gowen & Co. Ltd.
Author/Organisation Address: 2 Killiney View, Albert Road Lower, Glenageary, Co. Dublin
Site type: Pit, Burnt spread and Habitation site
Period/Dating: Prehistoric (12700 BC-AD 400)
ITM: E 657300m, N 611792m
Latitude, Longitude (decimal degrees): 52.254862, -7.160726
An assessment was carried out at Knockhouse Lower, c. 3km west of Waterford city. As a result of a geophysical survey it was recommended that further testing be carried out to establish the full nature and extent of the anomalies identified. Seven test-trenches were mechanically excavated across the proposed development area. The archaeological deposits were recorded and left in situ.
The geophysical survey identified a subcircular enclosure with numerous pit-type anomalies in the south-eastern corner of the field. Trenches 5 and 6 were located in this area. A complex of pits and burnt spreads were exposed within a subcircular ditch. The series of field boundaries, agricultural furrows and land drains revealed through the geophysical survey were also located and recorded. Full excavation was recommended in advance of construction.