2026:136 - Bellaleenan, Corlough, Cavan

Archaeological test excavations were carried out at a site at Bellaleenan, Corlough, Co. Cavan. This involved the excavation of four test trenches across the footprint of the proposed development.

Trenches were excavated to a maximum depth of 0.3m, with topsoil overlaying the undisturbed natural. This consisted of a white stoney layer with occasional patches of light brown clay. The only disturbances to the natural were field drains observed in Trenches 3 and 4. No previously unidentified archaeological features, deposits or artefacts were noted during the course of the test excavations. The results indicate that the site is archaeologically sterile, and the proposed development is deemed to have no archaeological impact. All on-site works are now complete, and no further archaeological mitigation is required.