2019:611 - SEVITSLAND, Meath

Six trenches were excavated across the subject site in advance of the construction. A geophysical survey preceded the trenching (19R0166, by JML Surveys). One of the anomalies was tested and was proved to be archaeological in nature. A penannular feature was identified in the geophysical survey and assessed by Test Trench 4. This revealed a ditch feature (Wth 0.5m; 0.12m deep), running north-south through the trench, with a dark fill containing charcoal and white flecks of cremated bone. This would suggest that the feature is a ring-ditch, approximately 7m in diameter, with an entrance to the east. The interior is slightly higher than the surrounding level of the natural parent material. The feature is located on high ground to the south of the centre of the proposed development area. Mitigation of excavation by hand (i.e. preservation by record) of the archaeological feature uncovered has been suggested.