2006:621 - DUBLIN: 2C Grangegorman Lower, Dublin

Pre-development testing was undertaken on 15 September 2006 at No. 2C Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7, as the proposed development area is located within the zone of archaeological potential for Dublin city. Work was carried out using a JCB, alternating between a toothed bucked and a flat bucket whenever possible. Three trenches were excavated across the test area, which measured c. 12m by 7m. As the area of the proposed development is currently a stable yard with standing sheds and boundary walls, the location and size of the trenches was restricted. The test-trenches revealed that the site had been backfilled at some stage and the deposits uncovered consisted of red-brick fragments, indicating post-medieval occupation above the natural ground level. No features of archaeological significance were discovered during the programme of testing.