Excavation at Moyne Graveyard, Shrule, Co. Mayo

Limited excavation within this large ecclesiastical enclosure revealed pits, ditches and a lintel grave of Early Christian date. Further burials of uncertain date were also found. Earthworks visible on the surface were shown to be stratigraphically late.

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Published in:Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy. Section C: Archaeology, Celtic Studies, History, Linguistics, Literature Celtic Studies, History, Linguistics, Literature, 1987-01, Vol.87C, p.37-70
Main Authors: Manning, Conleth, Ó. Donnabháin, Barra, McCormick, Finbar, Maliepaard, C. H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal horns
Bones
Cemeteries
Churches
Clay soils
Ditches
Excavations
Graves
Skull
Swine
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Summary:Limited excavation within this large ecclesiastical enclosure revealed pits, ditches and a lintel grave of Early Christian date. Further burials of uncertain date were also found. Earthworks visible on the surface were shown to be stratigraphically late.
ISSN:0035-8991
2009-0048