Archaeological Excavations at Tullahedy, County Tipperary - Neolithic Settlement in North Munster (Hardcover, New)

This book presents the results of an archaeological investigation of a Neolithic site near Nenagh, County Tipperary. Conducted in advance of the construction of a link between the N7 and N52 roads, it uncovered an enclosed Neolithic settlement at Tullahedy. The site was located on an esker with Neolithic activity dated to between 3670-3460. The settlement comprised three Neolithic houses, two within a natural hollow and a third near a former lakeshore. One of the more remarkable aspects of the investigation was the excavation of 370 pits. Finds from the pits included polished stone axe-heads, arrowheads, scrapers, pottery and charred plant remains, including evidence for wheat and barley cultivation and for early flax growing. A later phase of activity is represented by the introduction of 1m-thick layers of glacial till onto the lower slopes which altered the mound contours. Lavishly illustrated, this volume presents the findings in an attractive and comprehensive manner.

General

Imprint:	The Collins Press
Country of origin:	Ireland
Release date:	November 2011
First published:	2012
Authors:	Hilary Kelleher • Rose M Cleary
Dimensions:	277 x 219 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	500
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-84889-133-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > General Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > BCE to 500 CE > General Books > History > British & Irish history > BCE to 500 CE > General Promotions
LSN:	1-84889-133-4
Barcode:	9781848891333

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