부산대학교 도서관

This final archaeological report describes the results of the excavation carried out at Creggan Lower 2 in the townland of Creggan Lower, Co. Westmeath (Figure 1 and 2) as part of an archaeological mitigation program associated with the N6 Phase 2: Kilbeggan to Athlone Dual Carriageway Scheme. Archaeological fieldwork was carried out under ministerial direction by Ed Lyne of Irish Archaeological Consultancy Ltd. (IAC Ltd.) and was funded by WCC & NRA under the National Development Plan 2000–2006, 2007–2013 and the EU Structural fund. Creggan Lower 2 (Figure 3 and 4) was identified as a result of an archaeological assessment undertaken by IAC Ltd in August 2005 (Ministerial Direction No. A016/029). All features identified during the assessment phase (mound and possible pit) were subsequently re-identified and excavated (Figure 4, Plate 5) during the full resolution phase of the project which took place between 23 and 31 January 2006 with a team of 1 director, 2 supervisors and 8 site assistants. The site is located in undulating pastureland at a height of 54m OD c. 200m east of the existing N6, c. 1km east of Athlone town (Westmeath OS sheet 29). Creggan Lower 2 had not been previously identified and was not a recorded monument. The site was assigned the following identification data: Site Name: Creggan Lower 2; Ministerial Direction No.: A016/031; NMS Registration No.: E2659; Route Chainage (Ch): 1640–1790; NGR: 207588/240435 (Area A) & 207601/240299 (Area B).