2006:699 - Shanowen Road, Santry, Dublin

Monitoring of pre-development subsurface groundworks was undertaken at a 1.9ha site on the southern perimeter of Santry village in north Dublin between 6 March and 29 September 2006 due to the proximity of the site to the reputed 6th-century foundation of an ecclesiastical centre at Santry village (DU014–057). Prior to development an extensive soil condition report was carried out by Structural Design Solutions Consulting Engineers. The findings of this report suggested the stratigraphy on site was predominantly uniform and by and large sterile. Initially, all subsurface groundworks were monitored, followed later by interim inspections. In no place were finds or features of any archaeological significance uncovered.