2012:392 - CLONCONANE, Limerick

Clonconane 2 was located on the proposed Coonagh–Knockalisheen Distributor Road. A charcoal production pit and a deposit were identified at the site. The pit measured 1.8m by 1.4m with a depth of 0.4m. The base of the pit was fire reddened and contained a basal deposit of charcoal 0.13m thick which was sealed by a deposit of dark brown silty clay. A furrow cut through the pit. The deposit was located close to the pit and measured 5.25m by 1.5-2.9m and 0.05m thick. The deposit is likely to be a by-product of the charcoal production. The charcoal production pit extended beyond the limit of the road scheme.