2025:068 - Lodgewood, Wexford

A programme of archaeological test trenching was carried out over the course of seven days from 4th February 2025 at Lodgewood, Co. Wexford. A geophysical survey had previously been undertaken of the site , the results of which informed the layout of trenches. The trenches targeted geophysical anomalies and open green space in order to fully investigate  the archaeological potential of the site. A total of 59 trenches were excavated across the site measuring 2,051 linear metres and revealed 9 areas of archaeological significance containing 77 archaeological
features, which have been designated as Archaeological Areas 1–9. These comprise

AA1

8 pits, trough, posthole, shallow spread and a single spread of burnt mound material

AA2

11 pits, 2 charcoal clamps and 2 linear features

AA3

Charcoal clamp, pit, and 9 spreads of
occupation material

AA4

3 pits

AA5

Ditch, spread of occupation material, 5 pits and a
cluster of 4 postholes and 5 stakeholes

AA6

7 postholes, 4 pits, linear feature, 2 ditches and
a single stakehole

AA7

3 pits

AA8

1 pit

AA9

1 pit

No definitive dating evidence was recovered from the investigated features and therefore a chronology cannot be discerned at present. Evidence of former land improvement works was uncovered in the form of drains of various size and type. Similarly, evidence of relict field boundaries is also indicative of land improvement and expansion. This is complimented by evidence of agricultural activity in the form of plough furrows.