2025:012 - Kilglass Quarry, Kilglass, Carbury, Kildare

A total of 52 trenches measuring 7306 linear meters were excavated in the course of these works. Planning schedules resulted in the excavation being divided into phases (Phase 1 & 2). Phase 1 took place in Area 1 and focused on the field nearest the quarry and the north and west edges of the fields to facilitate access and screen/berm development. Phase 1 was subdivided into two stages (Phase 1a and Phase 1b) to facilitated crop harvesting. Phase 1a works were undertaken between 9-12 September 2024. Phase 1b works were undertaken between 2- 5 December 2024. Phase 2 works investigated the remaining available land within the subject area, in both Area 1 and Area 2. Phase 2 works were undertaken between 13 and 17 January 2025.

Phase 1a works were undertaken between 9-12 September 2024. Trenches 1-12 were excavated totalling 2180 linear metres. These works uncovered nothing of archaeological significance.

Phase 1b works were undertaken between 2-5 December 2024. Trenches 13-26 were excavated totalling 1481 linear meters. Evidence of modern, now levelled, field boundaries was recorded. These works uncovered nothing of archaeological significance.

Phase 2 works investigated the remaining available land within the subject area, in both Area 1 and Area 2. Phase 2 works were undertaken between 13 and 17 January 2025. Trenches 27-52 were excavated totalling 3645 linear meters. Evidence of modern, now levelled, field boundaries was recorded in Area 2