2013:543 - CLOGAGH NORTH, Cork

An archaeological excavation was conducted in April 2013 at the site of a standing stone pair in Clogagh North townland, near Timoleague, Co. Cork. Both stones were removed during field clearance in modern times. The excavation located the original sockets, as well as three adjacent pits containing cremated human remains. Several other pits were discovered, as well as features connected to modern agriculture at this location. There are no early artefact finds. Radiocarbon dating of the cremations date the primary use of this monument to the Late Bronze Age. On completion of excavation, the two stones were re-erected in their original positions and the position of the cremation pits marked, thus restoring the monument.