County: Kildare Site name: Sallins 1 (M7/R407)
Sites and Monuments Record No.: N/A Licence number: E004877; A073
Author: David Bayley
Site type: Prehistoric burnt spreads
Period/Dating: —
ITM: E 688745m, N 723198m
Latitude, Longitude (decimal degrees): 53.251717, -6.670136
Stage (iii) archaeological excavation was undertaken at Sallins 1 in advance of the M7 Naas–Newbridge Bypass Upgrade and the M7 Osberstown Interchange and R407 Sallins Bypass Scheme, Co. Kildare. Sallins 1 was discovered during Stage (i) archaeological testing and was assessed during Stage (ii) Pre-Excavation Services. Both were undertaken by Irish Archaeological Consultancy (IAC) Ltd.
Sallins 1 consisted of two partial spreads of decayed stone and charcoal which may indicate burnt mound-related activity in the surrounding area. No associated features such as troughs or pits were identified.
IAC Ltd, Unit G1 Network Enterprise Park, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow
