2022:370 - Knappagh Beg and Rathedmond, Sligo

A programme of licensed archaeological monitoring was carried out by Fadó Archaeology at Knappagh Beg and Rathedmond, Sligo City, Co. Sligo. The development works entailed the removal of existing footpaths and central carriageway surface and installation of new paving surfaces at O’Connell St, Lower Knox St, Wine St and Fish Quay St, in Sligo City.
In the direct vicinity of the works there are several recorded archaeological monuments, architectural heritage buildings and is within the zone of archaeological notification for RMP No. SL014-065 Historic Town. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage requested that a suitably qualified archaeologist be engaged to conduct archaeological monitoring of all ground disturbances resulting from the enhancement works.
Monitoring took place over intermittently over a period between the 14th of January 2022 and the 20th of September 2022. The works were carried out by a mechanical excavator, as well as by hand, under strict archaeological supervision. No deposits, artefacts and features of archaeological significance were noted at O’Connell St, Lower Knox St, Wine St, and Fish Quay St. Most features exposed were modern services and backfill material with occasional earlier drainage and water feed pipes, now defunct. No archaeological material was uncovered during the course of the street rehabilitation works.