2018:172 - ARKLOW: Main Street, Wicklow

Monitoring was carried out of site investigations associated with the proposed redevelopment of Boland’s, Main Street, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. A total of 15 test pits that were excavated as part of the site investigations works, with post-medieval remains associated with former walls or culverts recorded in three. No evidence was identified for burials extending beyond the current limits of the graveyard. No archaeological deposits were noted within the bore holes. Metal detecting was carried out during the course of all works but no artefacts of archaeological significance were recorded.