Ryan, M. (1980). An early Mesolithic site in the Irish midlands Lough Boora, Birr, Co Offaly. Antiquity 54. Vol 54, pp. 46-47.
| Title: | An early Mesolithic site in the Irish midlands Lough Boora, Birr, Co Offaly | ||
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| Issue: | Antiquity 54 | ||
| Series: | Antiquity | ||
| Volume: | 54 | ||
| Page Start/End: | 46 - 47 | ||
| Biblio Note | Please note that this is a bibliographic record only, as originally entered into the BIAB database. The ADS have no files for download, and unfortunately cannot advise further on where to access hard copy or digital versions. | ||
| Publication Type: | Journal | ||
| Abstract: | The site was discovered when a lake was drained and the peat harvested from the lake bottom. Total excavation of over 2000m2 produced nearly 200 microliths (mostly rods, 'needle points' etc), polished stone axes and other implements, together with debris from hearths. Four 14C dates in the range 7000-6400 bc were obtained. Discovery of such sites in the 'barren' Irish midlands has obviously been hampered by peat growth and lack of field walking. | ||
| Year of Publication: | 1980 | ||
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| Created Date: | 05 Dec 2008 |
