Edercloon

48 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Edercloon, from 750 m² to 72,990 m² (7.3 ha, 18.04 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 17 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Edercloon in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

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No planning application touches the townland of Edercloon in the national file, which goes back to 2010.

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Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Clooneen Bog SAC 002348
• Natural Heritage Area: Aghnamona Bog NHA 000422
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Clooneen Bog 000445

Recorded monuments

• LF004-003 Road - class 1 togher
  Description

  The composition and structure of this togher (L 14.5m; Wth 2-6m; D 1.01m; min.), orientated N-S, changed frequently along its length. In general, the W edge was quite well defined while the E edge was more haphazard. It consisted of four layers composed of brushwood, roundwood, split timbers and twigs and structural differences were evident between the layers. The wood was laid up to twenty pieces deep and was generally in very good condition with up to 60% bark remaining. Almost 600 worked pieces, which were most likely worked with iron axes, were recovered. Twenty-six split timbers, in good condition, had been variously converted to half, quarter, radial, tangential and alternative splits. The fragmentary remains of a hazel withy were recovered from the upper layers and a split-ash timber with six rectangular notches and thirteen dowels was recovered from the lower layers. Fifteen to twenty pegs were noted. Towards its N end, beneath the fourth layer, there was a dense deposit of c. 75 pieces of brushwood (0.04-0.05m), laid up to eight pieces deep, the majority of which were laid at angles of 0-30º. Along the edges of this deposit were eleven pieces of small brushwood set at angles of 60-90º. The overall sense was of a crude upright structure. To the S of this feature, beneath the uppermost layer, the elements became noticeably heavier and were composed predominantly of large brushwood and roundwood (diam. 0.07-0.12m; L 2.26m max.). Close to its S terminus the togher merged with another togher (LF004-029----), which was orientated E-W, and the longitudinals of it became indistinguishable from the transverses of the latter togher. This area contained a total of twelve roundwoods (diam. 0.07-0.12m; L 1.1m max.), orientated E-W, at angles of 5-30º that sloped downwards to the E. Perpendicular to these were approximately seven roundwoods. This area also contained haphazardly placed pegs, brushwood and small pieces of split wood. Beyond the junction with the other togher (LF004-029----), the basal layer of the togher continued for a length of 3.4m and was composed of two transverse roundwoods (L 1.5m and 2.3m) which sloped to the E at 20º. These underlay longitudinal brushwood and small roundwood that very densely laid and up to six pieces deep. At the NW edge of the togher there was a small, structurally distinct area, consisting of five pieces of worked brushwood (diam. 0.03-0.04m; L 0.8-1.6m), orientated E W. These were closely laid at their W ends and then diverged until the E ends of the two outermost elements were 1m apart. Beneath these was a dense bed of small brushwood and twigs laid both parallel and perpendicular to the overlying brushwood. This deposit was three to four pieces deep and contained c. 265 pieces of brushwood and c. 100 twigs. The vast majority of material in this deposit was unworked, which stood in contrast to the rest of the togher where c. 70% of the pieces had toolmarks. Another togher (LF004-012----) abutted or merged with the W edge of this togher. Two platforms (LF004-004---- and LF004-020----) lay 0.7m and 1m to its S respectively, and both are thought to have been associated with separate phases of the togher. The base of the togher lay 0.32m above the SE end of another togher (LF004-034----). At its N extent the togher extended beyond the development footprint. Structures (LF004-005---- and LF004-047-----) lay 0.35m above the ENE edge of its upper layers. A piece of willow from the uppermost layer was radiocarbon dated to 350-20 cal BC (Wk 25199), while a piece of hazel from the basal layer was radiocarbon dated to 970 800 cal BC (Wk-25201) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 15-16, 32-4, EDC 1b/29). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. The attached image is copyright and uploaded courtesy of CRDS Ltd. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-004 Platform - peatland
  Description

  A platform (L 5.25m; Wth 3.87m; D 0.52m), orientated NE‑SW, consisting of two layers. The upper layer was composed of horizontally laid timbers, roundwood (diam. 0.06‑0.16m), brushwood (diam. 0.015‑0.05m) and twigs, laid up to three pieces deep. The brushwood was concentrated in the SE portion and numerous pegs (diam. 0.015‑0.03m), set at angles of 70‑90°, were evident at NE and SW. The lower layer consisted of brushwood, roundwood and twigs laid up to two pieces deep. The brushwood was densely packed and, again, concentrated to the SE, while the roundwood was widely spaced to the NW. Twigs were laid both in dense beds and scattered throughout the larger elements. Nine pegs, at angles of 55‑80º, were set throughout this layer and were concentrated in its S half. Occasional small wood chips were also scattered throughout this layer. The wood was in a very good condition with woodworking indicated by a high number of metal‑cut toolmarks, and by both half and tangentially split timbers. Radiocarbon dating revealed date ranges of 750‑700 cal BC and 540‑390 cal BC (Beta‑217355). The platform lay 1m S of a togher (LF004‑003‑‑‑‑) and was 0.2m above another platform (LF004‑020‑‑‑‑) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 16‑17, EDC 1c). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. The attached image is copyright and uploaded courtesy of CRDS Ltd. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-005 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An irregular deposit (L 2.57m min.; Wth 1.54m; D 0.15m;) of 28 pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.01‑0.035m), two roundwoods (diam. 0.065‑0.075m) and six uprights. The uprights were set at angles of 45‑90°. The wood was in a moderate condition with between 5 -100% bark remaining and metal‑cut toolmarks present on several pieces. The deposit lay 0.35m above the ENE edge of a togher (LF004‑004‑‑‑‑) and c. 2m NW of another deposit (LF004‑047‑‑‑‑), which was at the same level. A single piece of ash from the structure was radiocarbon dated revealing a date range of cal AD 640‑860 (WK‑20950) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 17, EDC 2). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-006 Structure - peatland
  Description

  This structure consisted of an irregular deposit (L 2.57m; Wth 0.5m; D 0.15m) of three pieces of brushwood and a single twig. The brushwood (diam. 0.015‑0.04m) was in a moderate condition. This deposit lay 0.1m above the central portion of a togher (LF004‑012‑‑‑‑) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 17, EDC 3). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-007 Road - class 1 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 32.5m min.; Wth 3.6m; D 1.3m) was orientated approximately N‑S, but extended in a gradual 'S' shape with a distinct turn to the E at its N end and one to the W at its S end. It consisted of two layers but a third layer was evident at its N end. The layers were composed of longitudinal roundwood (diam. 0.06-0.15m; L 0.6-2.5m), split timbers (Wth 0.1m), longitudinal and transverse brushwood (diam. 0.01-0.06m; L 0.2-2.5m) and twigs, and they exhibited several different construction methods. Ten pegs (av. L 1.1m) were located at either side of the togher, set at angles of 45‑90°. Three of these were found within the basal layer at the extreme N end, where one measured 2.8m in length. Overall the wood in the togher was in an excellent condition and a very high number of well‑preserved metal‑cut toolmarks were recovered throughout it. In its S part several of the pieces were burnt or charred at their worked end. Wood species included birch, ash, alder, hazel, willow, apple‑type, holly and oak. The togher ran beyond the development footprint at its N end. It lay approximately 0.3m below another togher (LF004‑046‑‑‑‑), and peatland structures (LF004‑037‑‑‑‑ and LF004‑038‑‑‑‑) were situated c. 5m NW of its S end and 3.4m to its W respectively. The togher had a distinct slope from N to S. Eleven wooden artefacts were recovered from Layer 2 and these included a circular hazel hoop, part of vessel lid of alder, four pieces of hazel brushwood trained in a spiral formation, an alder block wheel portion, a piece of hazel brushwood with a dressed end, and a fragment of finely dressed yew wood. A carved perforated hazel handle and an alder trough were recovered from the very base of Layer 2. Radiocarbon and dendrochronological dating revealed date ranges of 1120 BC ±9 or later (Q11026) and 1206‑970 cal BC (Wk‑20961) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 18‑19, EDC 5). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. The attached image is copyright and uploaded courtesy of CRDS Ltd. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-008 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 10.5m; Wth 3.6m; D 0.3m), orientated N‑S, consisted of sparsely laid longitudinal roundwood (av. diam. 0.07m; av. L 1m), brushwood (av. diam. 0.04m; av. L 0.3m) and twigs. Fragmentary and irregularly laid brushwood and twigs were also included throughout, but particularly towards the S end. A single peg (diam. 0.07m; L 0.35m) was set at 90° at the S end. At the N end was a scatter of c. seven woodchips (each c. 0.06m x 0.06m x 0.01m). The wood was in a good condition and c. 20% of the brushwood retained well‑preserved bark. Species used included birch and alder. Metal‑cut toolmarks were present on a moderate number of elements. The togher lay 0.05m above a platform (LF004‑041‑‑‑‑). Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 397‑203 cal BC (Wk‑21257) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 19, EDC 6). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-009 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 12m min.; Wth 4m; D 0.17m), orientated E‑W, consisted two layers. The upper layer was fragmented and was composed of transverse and irregularly laid brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.04m), roundwood (diam. 0.05-0.12m) and twigs. Traces of a hurdle were evident at its E end and a series of longitudinal roundwood defined the N edge of its W end. The lower layer (1.3 x 1.4m) was composed of a dense deposit of fragmentary brushwood and bark, and was identified only in the central portion of the togher. Sixteen pegs (diam. 0.03‑0.07m; L 0.3‑2.83m), set at angles of 75‑85º, were set along the N edge of the togher, with a marked concentration at the W end. The wood was in a poor to moderate condition and metal‑cut toolmarks were evident throughout. Wood species used included hazel, apple‑type, ash, alder, birch, willow and holly. A carved alder bark disc was also recovered. Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 380‑160 cal BC (Beta‑217358). A platform (LF004‑011‑‑‑‑) lay to the E of and 0.28m below the togher (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 19‑20, EDC 7). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-010 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (L 0.38m; Wth 0.4m; D 0.06m) of nine pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.03‑0.05m) and occasional twigs. All except one of the pieces were orientated NE‑SW. The wood was in a moderate condition with three metal‑cut toolmarks present. The deposit lay 0.49m above the NW part of a togher (LF004‑012‑‑‑‑) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 20, EDC 8). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-011 Platform - peatland
  Description

  This small platform (L 2.8m; Wth 2.25m; D 0.2m) was composed of parallel roundwood (diam. 0.06‑0.13m; L 0.18‑1.84m) and occasional brushwood (diam. 0.01‑0.03m; L 0.05‑0.2m). The elements were predominantly orientated NNW‑SSE, with occasional pieces running perpendicular to this. Nine pegs (diam. 0.01‑0.03m) were set at angles of 80‑90º throughout the structure, with a marked concentration in the central and SE areas. The horizontal elements were laid one to two pieces deep and there was a marked gap in the centre. The wood was in a good to moderate condition and woodworking was evidenced by metal‑cut toolmarks on several pieces, including the pegs. Wood species identified include ash, willow, hazel, birch and apple‑type. The platform lay to the E of and 0.28m below a togher (LF004‑009‑‑‑‑) and in structure was very similar to another platform (LF004‑032‑‑‑‑). Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 1040‑830 cal BC (Wk‑20949) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 20‑21, EDC 9). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-012 Road - class 1 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 20m min.; Wth 3.28m; D 0.16m), orientated NW‑SE, was composed of transversely laid roundwood (diam. 0.06‑0.2m; L 0.06‑1.65m), brushwood (diam. 0.03‑0.055m; L 0.05‑0.7m) and split timbers with occasional irregularly laid twigs and bark fragments. The transverse elements occurred in three main concentrations of material, which were regularly and closely laid. Between these areas were sparse and irregularly laid fragmentary brushwood and roundwood. Four small split timbers (L 0.94m max.) were also present. The togher was delineated on each side by a line of intermittent pegs (diam. 0.024‑0.04m; L 0.38m), 70 in total, which were set at angles of 70‑90º. On average the pegs were set 0.2m apart but gaps of up to 4.3m were present. The transverse elements were in an extremely poor condition and included radial and half‑splits, and several irregularly converted pieces of wood. In contrast the pegs were well preserved and the woodworking was characterised by small slightly concave facets likely to have been cut with bronze axes. Wood species used included hazel, ash, birch and alder. The SE extent of the togher abutted another one (LF004‑003‑‑‑‑), while its NW end appeared to abut the central portion of another togher (LF004‑014‑‑‑‑) that was almost directly opposite another one (LF004‑019‑‑‑‑). A structure (LF004‑006‑‑‑‑) lay 0.1m above the central portion, another structure (LF004‑010‑‑‑‑) lay 0.49m above the NW part, and a further togher (LF004‑013‑‑‑‑) lay 0.1m to the N of the NE edge. Radiocarbon dating revealed date ranges of 760‑640 cal BC and 560‑390 cal BC (Beta‑217356) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 21, EDC 10). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-013 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 2.92m; Wth 1.02m; D 0.11m), orientated N‑S, was composed of longitudinally laid small brushwood (diam. 0.01‑0.03m), twigs (diam. <0.01m; L 0.7m) and a single roundwood. The elements were quite densely laid with the roundwood placed in the centre. The wood was in good condition with intact bark on the majority of pieces. Woodworking was evidenced by metal‑cut toolmarks throughout. With the exception of one piece of willow, all of the wood was of apple‑type. This togher lay 0.1m to the N of the NE edge of another togher (LF004‑012‑‑‑‑) in Trench 6 and is believed to be of the same date (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 22, EDC 11). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-014 Road - class 1 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 29.4m min.; Wth 3.85m; D 1.44m) was orientated N-S but veered NNW-SSE towards its S end. It consisted of up to five layers of brushwood, roundwood, twigs and timbers, though none of the layers could be continuously traced from N-S. Some structural differences were noted among the layers. A poorly preserved hurdle, laid with rods orientated NE-SW, was incorporated into the N end of Layer 2. It had four sails and appeared to be of double-layer construction with 48 rods woven around the sails. Approximately 100 pegs (diam. 0.03-0.08m; av. L 0.36m) were located throughout the togher. Its width varied considerably along its length and between the different layers: at both ends it had an average width of 1.5-2m, however, in the central part this increased to 4m. The central area was probably the least well structured part of the togher and much of the wood was fragmentary and set at angles, as if disturbed. With the exception of the N end, which was heavily degraded due to an adjacent large drain, the general condition of the wood was good. Over 1,300 worked ends, cut with both bronze and iron tools, were recovered. Fifty split timbers, including tangential, radial, half and quarter splits, were also recovered. In advance of radiocarbon dating two pieces of ash and a single piece of hazel were identified. The togher yielded ten wooden artefacts, including portions of alder vessels, an ash wheel-rim fragment, possible tool handles and a possible walking stick or switch. A polishing stone was recovered from the topsoil just above it. Another togher (LF004-019----) abutted its central area on its W side and it is possible that the junction of these two monuments was a platform area. Almost directly opposite this, a further togher (LF004-012----) appeared to abut its E edge. Another togher (LF004-018----) lay c. 1.5m W of its S extent and a possible structure (LF004-031----) lay 5m to its N. Another togher (LF004-034----) underlay the S end. A series of radiocarbon and dendrochronological dates were obtained from the various layers as follows: Layer 1: 750-390 cal BC (Wk-25204) and 730-230 cal BC (Wk-20198); Layer 3: 1110 BC ± 9 years or later (Q11029) and 1096 BC ± 9 years or later (Q11028); Layer 4: 1410-1210 cal BC (Wk-25202) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 22-5, EDC 12/13). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. The attached image is copyright and uploaded courtesy of CRDS Ltd. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-015 Platform - peatland
  Description

  A small platform (L 3.3m; Wth 2.66m; D 0.21m), orientated NW-SE, consisted an upper layer of parallel brushwood (diam. 0.03-0.05m; L. 2.18m max.) and roundwood (diam. 0.09-0.1m; L 3m max.). The wood was laid one to two pieces deep but was deposited in two separate groups between which, in the centre, was a gap of 0.7m. A lower layer consisted of a deposit of irregularly laid twigs and occasional brushwood covering an area of approximately 1m square. The wood in the upper layer lay directly below topsoil and was in a poor condition. The lower layer was moderately preserved. Metal-cut toolmarks were present on pieces in both layers (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 25, EDC 14). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-016 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (L 2.28m; Wth 0.91m; D 0.07m) of nine roundwoods (diam. 0.06-0.1m) and three pieces of brushwood (av. diam. 0.02m) was orientated N-S. The elements were loosely laid. The condition of the wood was good and metal-cut toolmarks were present on several elements. Fragments of an alder bowl were recovered c. 0.6m to the NE of and 0.25m below this deposit. It overlay a structure (LF004-022----) and was just N of the W extent of a togher (LF004-009----) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 25 6, EDC 15). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-017 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (L 4.55m; Wth 1.1m; D 0.32m) of sparsely laid brushwood (diam. 0.01-0.05m; L 0.1-2.6m) and twigs was orientated N-S. The uppermost layer (D 0.2m max.) consisted of 26 pieces of brushwood, laid up to three pieces deep. Beneath it was an irregular deposit of twigs and occasional brushwood laid three to four pieces deep. The wood was in a moderate condition and several metal-cut toolmarks were present (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 26, EDC 16). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-018 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 2.9m min.; Wth 1.67m; D 0.09m), orientated NW-SE, consisted of longitudinally laid brushwood (av. diam. 0.04-0.05m; L 0.1-1.8m min.) and occasional roundwood (av. diam. 0.07m; L 0.1-1.8m min.) loosely laid, one to two pieces deep. The wood was in a very poor condition and no toolmarks were present. Species identified included ash, oak and apple-type. The togher extended beyond the development footprint at its SE end and lay c. 1.5m E of another togher (LF004-014----) (Moore 2009a, 26, EDC 18). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-019 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 6.25m min.; Wth 3.05m max.; D 0.2m), orientated E-W, was predominantly composed of transverse roundwood (diam. 0.06-0.16m; L 2.76m max.). At both ends the roundwood was closely and regularly laid, however, the central area was composed only of irregularly laid, fragmentary brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.05m; av. L 0.2m). Along the N edge were well-spaced longitudinal large brushwood and roundwood (L 3.4m max.). Four pegs, set at angles of 45-90º, were set along the S edge. Occasional scattered fragmentary brushwood and roundwood at both sides of the togher resulted in a maximum width of 3.05m, however, the real surface width was approximately 2.5m. The wood was in good condition, although that at the W end was degraded due to the presence of a large field drain. Woodworking evidence indicated the use of metal tools, possibly of both bronze and iron. The species used included hazel, ash, willow and birch. The E end abutted the central portion of another togher (LF004-014----). An unfinished alder tool handle was recovered from this area. A further togher (LF004-033----) lay 2.2m to the W. Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 800-420 cal BC (Wk-20199) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 26-7, EDC 19). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-020 Platform - peatland
  Description

  This platform (L 3.1m; Wth 1.6m; D 0.35m) consisted of two layers. The upper layer (D 0.2-0.25m max.) was composed of very irregularly laid brushwood (av. diam. 0.02m; L 0.1-0.7m) that was laid three to four pieces deep and was very fragmentary, with many pieces set at angles of 30-40°. The lower layer was composed of brushwood and a single roundwood (diam. 0.065-0.07m; L 1.95m) orientated NE-SW along its NW edge. The brushwood (diam. 0.01-0.035m) was horizontally but irregularly laid with no clear or predominant orientation. It was laid one to two pieces deep. The handle of an alder bucket or tub and a finely dressed pointed object of blackthorn/sloe were recovered from the lower layer. The wood was in excellent condition with a high number of metal-cut toolmarks present. Wood species identified included hazel, ash, apple-type, alder and birch. Although this feature was rectangular in plan and had a degree of linearity, its position c. 1m south of the S end of a togher (LF004-003----) suggested that it may have functioned as a small platform, and it is believed to be contemporary with an early phase of the togher. It lay 0.2m below another platform (LF004-004----) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 27-8, EDC 20). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-021 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit of wood (L 3.3m min.; Wth 2m; D 0.2m) was composed of fragmentary brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.055m; L 0.1-0.15m), twigs, small pieces of split wood (av. D 0.06m) and a single roundwood. These were laid one to two pieces deep and the majority were orientated NE-SW, with the single roundwood laid perpendicularly to this. Located 0.6m to the E was a second deposit of irregularly laid brushwood and twigs. A fragmentary hazel withy was recovered from this material. The wood was in good condition with several metal-cut toolmarks recovered. The deposit lay just above the central portion of a bend in a togher (LF004-024----) and the single roundwood extended down into the peat and abutted the SE end of another togher (LF004-029----), which lay c. 0.1-0.2m below. The deposit extended beyond the development footprint to the W (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 28, EDC 21). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-022 Structure - peatland
  Description

  This structure consisted of a single large roundwood (L 1.13m; diam. 0.2m max.) and six pieces of brushwood (L 1.4m; Wth 0.2m; D 0.12m) in a moderate condition. The roundwood was curved and knotty. The brushwood (diam. 0.025-0.5m; L 0.23m max.) was fragmentary. No toolmarks were encountered. This deposit lay 1.5m S of the W extent of another togher (LF004-009----) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 28, EDC 23). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-023 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 11m; Wth 4.6m; D 0.36m) was orientated NNW-SSE. At its NNW end widely spaced roundwood (diam. 0.065-0.11m; L 0.34-3m), irregular brushwood (diam. 0.015-0.055m; L 0.2 to 1.42m) and occasional timbers overlay brushwood, roundwood, small split timbers and twigs. This material was very irregularly laid with many pieces set at angles of 45-90°. As a result, this end of the togher did not have a flat or cohesive surface and its overall depth was exaggerated. Towards the SSE end the elements became more structured and consisted of longitudinal roundwood and brushwood, with occasional transverse roundwood and scattered irregular brushwood. These elements were closely and regularly laid, two to three pieces deep. A total of sixteen split timbers (L 0.167-2.3m) were used, including half, radial and tangential splits. Nineteen pegs set at angles of 40-90° were located, concentrated in the NNW portion where the irregular, angular position of many elements made their recognition and classification as pegs problematic. Overall the condition of the wood was good with metal-cut toolmarks present throughout. A variety of species were used in its construction, including birch, apple, willow, hazel, alder and yew. Radiocarbon dating revealed date ranges of 760-400 cal BC (Wk-20200) and 370-50 cal BC (Wk-25200). The NNW end of the togher lay 0.2-0.3m above the central portion of another togher (LF004-024----). A platform (LF004-025----) lay 5m to the SW (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 29, EDC 25). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-024 Road - class 1 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 34m min.; Wth 3.3m; D 1.54m), orientated NE-SW, was composed of three to four layers consisting of split timbers, roundwood and brushwood; structural differences were evident between the layers. At its NE end it turned sharply W and in a gradually curving 'S'-bend joined with another togher (LF004-029----). This section was structurally distinct. Almost eighty pegs, seven stakes and three posts were recovered from the togher. These were set at angles of 45-90° and were positioned throughout the layers, often close to the edges. They did not, however, form a distinct pattern or appear to delineate the togher. Eighty-eight pieces of split wood or split timbers (L 0.059-2.46m) were used, including half, quarter, radial, tangential and irregular splits. Additional woodworking evidence included over 1,000 metal-cut toolmarks. This togher was one of the few sites in Edercloon to incorporate stones in its construction, three of which were found in the NE end. In general, the wood was in very good condition with bark remaining on a high proportion of the elements. Exceptions to this were the small pieces of split wood and split timbers in Layer 3, which were soft and degraded. Species present included hazel, alder, birch, holly, ash, apple-type, oak and yew. The NE-SW section of this togher produced nine wooden artifacts, including a possible tool handle of hazel from Layer 1, the uppermost level. Layer 2 produced a piece of hazel brushwood trained in a spiral pattern, a willow mallet and a second piece of dressed hazel brushwood. Two yew spears, a two-piece mallet of hazel and apple-type, and a carved oak shaft with trimmed end were recovered from Layer 3. A second piece of hazel brushwood trained in a spiral pattern was recovered from among the woodworking samples. From the section of the togher which turned to the W, approximately half of a carved alder bowl was recovered. A further togher (LF004-023----) lay c. 0.15m above the central portion of this togher, and a platform (LF004-025----) lay c. 0.4m above its NE extent. Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 390-170 cal BC (Wk-20201) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 29-31, EDC 26). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-025 Platform - peatland
  Description

  This well-structured, roughly square platform (L 2.9m; Wth 3.2m; D 0.54m) was composed of three layers. Layer I, the uppermost layer (D 0.13m), consisted of roundwood, brushwood and split timbers orientated NW-SE and closely laid, 0.02-0.025m apart. These directly overlay Layer 2 (D 0.25m max.) composed of closely spaced roundwood (diam. 0.06-0.19; L 3.04m max.), brushwood (diam. 0.03-0.055m; L 0.2-1.33m) and a single split timber, arranged perpendicular to the upper material. The basal layer of the platform, Layer 3 (D 0.13m), was of roundwood laid NW-SE and irregularly laid brushwood and roundwood fragments. Six pegs were randomly set at angles of 60-90°. Five split timbers (L 0.33-0.89m) had been both tangentially and radially converted. The condition of the wood was poor in Layer 1 but improved in the lower layers. Metal-cut toolmarks were present throughout. A sample of oak from the platform was found to be from the same tree as two samples recovered from a togher (LF004-029----), however, a consistent dendrochronological date was not achieved for any of these samples. Furthermore, an Iron Age radiocarbon date was returned for one of these pieces. Additional wood species used included ash, birch, apple-type, alder, hazel and willow. This platform lay c. 0.4m above the NE extent of a togher (LF004-024----) and approximately 5m SW of another togher (LF004-023----). Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 900-770 cal BC (Wk-20952) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 31-2, EDC 27). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-026 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 8.1m; Wth 4.2m; D 0.28m), orientated N-S, consisted of a linear spread of brushwood (av. diam. 0.02-0.03m), occasional roundwood (diam. 0.06-0.13m), twigs, woodchips and a single timber. The elements were predominantly longitudinally laid with the roundwood concentrated in its central portion. At the SW end was a deposit of very closely laid brushwood, orientated E-W, the density of which suggested that it may have been the remains of a hurdle. A scatter of bark fragments lay along the W edge of the site. Twigs were deposited in three separate beds (dims. from 0.2 x 0.2m to 0.3 x 0.6m). The condition of the wood was generally good, with some elements retaining well-preserved bark. Woodworking was evidenced by metal-cut toolmarks and a single irregularly split timber. Wood species identified included birch, apple-type, willow, hazel, alder and ash. A fragment of a hazel withy was recovered. This togher lay approximately 0.5m above a platform (LF004-032----). Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 390-200 cal BC (Wk-20953) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 32, EDC 28). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-028 Structure - peatland
  Description

  This structure consisted of an irregular deposit (L 2.35m min.; Wth 1.1m; D 0.12m) of brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.04m), roundwood (diam. 0.06-0.14m) and several small to medium-sized stones. Although most of the pieces were broken, the condition of the wood was moderate. A relatively modern shovel blade and broken handle were recovered. Another structure (LF004-016----) lay 10.4m to the NW. This structure lay at the W edge of the development footprint and may have extended to the W. A single piece of alder was radiocarbon dated, revealing a date range of cal AD 660-870 (Wk-20951) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 34, EDC 30). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-029 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 12m; Wth 4.8m; D 0.6m), orientated NW-SE, joined with other toghers (LF004-003---- and LF004-024----) at its NW and SE ends respectively. Where it merged with the togher at its NW end, the transverses of one were indistinguishable from those of the other in a small area. As it extended to the SE of this togher, it consisted of three longitudinal roundwood runners (L 2.65-5.1m; diam. 0.06-0.09m). These were laid an average of 1m apart, two at each edge and one in the centre, however, that on the N edge appeared to have slipped and at its SE end lay only 0.05m from the central runner. The N and central runners were overlain by transverse roundwood (diam. 0.06-0.2m; L 2.1m max.), brushwood (diam. 0.03-0.055m; L 0.3-2m) and small split timbers, which only abutted the S runner. In addition, a large amount of transverse but fragmentary brushwood and roundwood lay between the runners. Occasional pegs, set between 0.5 and 3.7m apart, were located at the N edge. This portion of the togher was 5.1m in length. To the SE of the three longitudinal runners, the togher became less structured and was composed of transverse brushwood (diam. 0.025-0.03m; L 0.2-0.23m). These were quite sparsely laid for a distance of c. 5m, becoming more densely laid to the SE. Beyond these the line of sight appeared to shift slightly to the N, and so the N edge extended beyond the development footprint. In this area (Trench 12) the togher was composed of roughly transverse roundwood (diam. 0.14m max.; L 1.4m min.). These were interspersed with brushwood and overlay several transverse roundwoods, occasional brushwood and a large split timber. This material was part of the 'S'-shaped section of another togher (LF004-024----). Overall the condition of the wood was moderate and analysis of toolmarks suggested the use of iron axes. Two samples of oak were found to be from the same tree as an oak sample from a platform (LF004-025----) but none produced a dendrochronological date. One of the samples was, however, radiocarbon dated and revealed date ranges of 900-760 cal BC (Wk-25191). A piece of birch was radiocarbon dated to 390-180 cal BC (Wk-20917). In addition to its stratigraphic relationships with the two aforementioned toghers (LF004-003---- and LF004-024----), this togher lay 0.1-0.2m below the edge of a structure (LF004-021----) and a roundwood from the latter abutted part of the togher. Another togher (LF004-034----) lay 0.37m beneath it and a structure (LF004-044----) lay 0.45m below it (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 34-5, EDC 31). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. The attached image is copyright and uploaded courtesy of CRDS Ltd. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-030 Structure - peatland
  Description

  This structure consisted of a deposit (L 0.5m; Wth 0.15m; D 0.06m) of twenty pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.015-0.03m; L 0.5m max.), most of which were orientated NNE-SSW. The wood was in good condition with metal-cut toolmarks present throughout. Fragments of stitched leather, possibly the remains of a shoe, were recovered (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 35, EDC 32). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-031 Structure - peatland
  Description

  This structure consisted of a fragmented and disturbed deposit (L 3m; Wth 0.5m; D 0.15m) of two heavily degraded roundwoods, a piece of brushwood and two possible split timbers. It was located within an abandoned peat-cutting and the condition of the wood was poor, only one toolmark was present. Two toghers (LF004-036---- and LF004-040----) lay c. 10m to the SW (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 35-6, EDC 33). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-032 Platform - peatland
  Description

  A platform (L 3.05m; Wth 3.91m; D 0.17m) composed of eight roundwoods (diam. 0.065-0.125m) and occasional brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.04m) was orientated NE-SW. In the NE corner was a deposit of bark fragments and 2m from the SW edge was a piece of brushwood orientated NW-SE. The elements were laid one piece deep and were concentrated at the NW side of the platform, with a noticeable gap in the central area. Four pegs (diam. 0.04-0.06m; L 0.52-1.44m) were set at angles of 60° at the four corners. The condition of the wood varied from poor to good and the species used included hazel and alder. Metal-cut toolmarks were present on several roundwoods. The platform lay 0.5m below a togher (LF004-026----), and in structure was very similar to another platform (LF004-011----). Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 980-800 cal BC (Wk-20954) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 36, EDC 34). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-033 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 5.5m min.; Wth 4m; D 0.48m) was composed of two layers, the uppermost of which consisted of a hurdle (L 2.06m; Wth 1.1m) containing four sails, one of which was doubled, and 23 intact rods (av. diam. 0.02-0.04m). The sails were spaced 0.27-0.37m apart and the hurdle was laid with the sails aligned E-W. Adjacent to the hurdle was an area of fragmentary brushwood and roundwood, which included a tiny deposit (L 0.78m; Wth 0.05) of intertwined twigs and small brushwood, possibly the scant remains of another very small hurdle. The lower layer comprised two distinct deposits. The E area contained dense brushwood and twigs laid up to three pieces deep and orientated NE-SW. These overlay occasional perpendicular brushwood (diam. 0.035m max; L 0.95m max.). To the W of this was a deposit of brushwood, twigs and small split pieces, predominantly orientated NNE-SSW and laid up to three pieces deep. The brushwood (diam. 0.035-0.05m; av. L 0.2m) was quite fragmentary and the split pieces (D 0.06m; L 1.32m max.; Wth 0.12m) were very crude. In general, the wood was in poor or moderate condition, dried out due to an adjacent large field drain. Metal-cut toolmarks were present on elements throughout. Wood included pieces of hazel, ash and willow, and the hurdle was made of hazel and a single piece of ash. The orientation was uncertain due to the truncation of the togher at an oblique angle by the drain. It lay 2.2m to the W of another togher (LF004-019----) and 6m W of the central portion of a further togher (LF004-014----) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 36-7, EDC 35). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-034 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 38m min.; Wth 3.05m max.; D 0.06m), orientated NW-SE, was composed of longitudinal roundwood and occasional brushwood, which overlay irregularly spaced transverse brushwood and roundwood. The longitudinal elements (diam. 0.055-0.14m; L 0.05-5.05m) were laid one piece deep and an average of three pieces wide. They were quite widely spaced with gaps of 0.1-0.3m recorded between elements. The transverse elements (diam. 0.04-0.1m; L 0.9-3.4m) were quite regularly spaced 3-4m apart but variations of 0.5-4.1m were present. Occasional irregular deposits of fragmentary brushwood and pieces of split wood were dispersed throughout and several small stones were found within the togher at its SE end. The maximum width of the togher was 3.05m, however, this was due to the length of some of the transverses and an estimated true width of its surface was c. 0.7-1.5m. The wood was in good to moderate condition and only occasional metal-cut toolmarks were present; species identified included alder, hazel and ash. The NW extent of the togher underlay the S end of another togher (LF004-014----) in Trench 4. At its SE end it ran 0.32m beneath one togher (LF004-003----) and 0.37m beneath another togher (LF004-029----), in Trenches 9 and 12 respectively. A structure (LF004-044----) lay 0.2m above the E end in Trench 12. The togher extended beyond the development footprint at both its NW and SE ends. Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 2470-2200 cal BC (Wk-20202) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 37-8, EDC 36). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. The attached image is copyright and uploaded courtesy of CRDS Ltd. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-035 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 11.2m min.; Wth 4.8m; D 0.34m), orientated E-W, was composed of roundwood (diam. 0.12-0.16m; L 1-5.4m), brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.04m) and twigs, and a small number of possible split timbers. At its E and W ends, the uppermost surface consisted of closely laid longitudinal roundwood, both over and underlain by transverse brushwood. In the central portion (L 2m) no surface of longitudinal roundwood occurred, although occasional transverse brushwood and roundwood were present. The wood was in very poor condition, woodworking was evidenced by occasional metal-cut toolmarks and poorly preserved possible split pieces. Wood species used included birch, alder, ash and apple-type. The togher lay 2.8m W of a structure (LF004-038----) and extended beyond the development footprint at its W end. Fragments of modern ceramics and glass were found in the topsoil directly above it. Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 390-160 cal BC (Wk-20957) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 38, EDC 37). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-036 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  This togher (min. L 2.8m; Wth 2.4m; D 0.15m), orientated N-S, was composed of predominantly transverse brushwood (diam. 0.015-0.04m) and roundwood (diam. 0.09-0.1m) with occasional longitudinal elements, which were overlain by and interspersed with a dense layer of fragmentary twigs, bark and leaves. Four pegs, set at angles of 45-90º, were placed randomly throughout. The average length of the pieces was 0.3-1m but a small number of longitudinal elements measured up to 2m in length. The density of the elements varied due to severe truncation by peat-cutting; in the S and central areas it was up to four elements deep, while the N extent, although predominantly composed of roundwood, was sparser. The togher was also truncated lengthwise and its original width was unknown. Woodworking was evidenced by metal-cut toolmarks throughout and the species used included birch, apple-type, hazel, ash alder and oak. The wood was in a poor to moderate condition and some pieces appeared to have been cut and damaged during peat-cutting. Additional evidence of disturbance included redeposited sods of turf and the recovery of a modern miraculous medal from the peat above the togher. The togher was located 0.4m above another togher (LF004-040----) and 10m NE of a structure (LF004-031----). Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 2200-1920 cal BC (Wk-20955) and O’Connor (Moore 2009a, 38-9, EDC 38). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-037 Structure - peatland
  Description

  This structure consisted of a deposit (L 3.95m; Wth 0.78m; D 0.18m) of two roundwoods (diam. 0.06-0.1m) and eight pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.05m). The elements were loosely but regularly laid and were orientated NE-SW. Metal-cut toolmarks were present on four pieces, however, the condition of the wood was poor. The deposit was situated c. 5m NW of the S end of a togher (LF004-007----) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 39, EDC 39). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-038 Structure - peatland
  Description

  This structure consisted of a deposit (L 3.4m; Wth 3.1m; D 0.19m) of seven roundwoods (diam. 0.08-0.12m; L 2.7m max.) and eight pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.01-0.04m; av. L 0.2m), all except one of which were orientated E-W. The elements were very loosely laid, one to two pieces deep, with gaps of up to 0.5m between them. The roundwoods were in a very good condition, however, the brushwood was degraded and fragmentary. The overall dimensions of the remains were exaggerated by the occurrence of occasional scattered material and the main part of the deposit was approximately 2.3m x 2m. Woodworking was evidenced by well-preserved metal-cut toolmarks on the larger elements and the wood species used included birch, alder and ash. A carved peg or stopper of ash was recovered. The deposit was 3.4m W of one togher (LF004-007----) and 2.8m E of another (LF004-035----). Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 400-200 cal BC (Wk-20958) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 39-40, EDC 40). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-039 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (L 15.3m; Wth 3m; D 0.4m), the S end of which was orientated N-S, while the N end was orientated NW-SE. The S end (L 7.5m; Wth 1m; D 0.4m) consisted of closely and longitudinally laid brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.04m; L 1.4m max.) and roundwood (diam. 0.07-0.16m; L 2.8m max.). Occasional transverse brushwood and roundwood underlay these, as did a moderate amount of irregularly laid brushwood pieces. At its N end the orientation changed and the togher (L c. 1m) consisted of occasional sparsely and irregularly laid brushwood. Directly N of this was a deposit (L 4.5m max.; Wth 3m) of closely and regularly laid roundwood and brushwood orientated NW-SE. Occasional fragmentary brushwood lay scattered to each side of this material. Sparse irregular deposits of fragmentary brushwood lay at the extreme N and S ends of the togher. A total of five pegs, at angles of 90°, were randomly set throughout. The wood was in a poor to moderate condition and many elements were broken and fragmented. Woodworking was evidenced by a large number of metal-cut toolmarks. The species used included willow, birch, alder and ash. A single ash artifact, possibly a sled runner or cart fragment, was recovered. The togher lay c. 1.9m above, and to the S of, two other toghers (LF004-042---- and LF004-045----) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 40, EDC 41). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-040 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 11m min.; Wth 2m; D 0.08m), orientated N-S, was composed predominantly of a single layer of transverse brushwood (av. diam. 0.04m; av. L 0.5m), roundwood (av. diam. 0.08m; L 0.2-2m) and twigs with occasional irregularly laid brushwood and roundwood. These elements were widely spaced with gaps of 0.3-0.7m between them, and only occasionally did pieces overlap. Intermittent pegs were placed at the edges and along the centre line of the togher. Along its E edge were occasional small to medium-sized stones. Natural wood and roots were present in the peat beneath the togher and were spread throughout the structure. In general the condition of the wood was good. Woodworking evidence included toolmarks of both metal and stone tools and the species identified included birch, hazel, ash, apple-type and elm. This togher lay at the N extent of the overall excavation in an area of bog extensively disturbed by peat-cutting. Another togher (LF004-036----) was situated 0.4m above it and followed the same line, and a possible structure (LF004-031----) lay 10m to its SW. Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 2870-2490 cal BC (Wk-20956) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 40-41, EDC 42). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-041 Platform - peatland
  Description

  This small platform (L 3.7m; Wth 1.5m; D 0.15m) consisted of a neat structure of widely spaced brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.04m) orientated E-W, which overlay densely laid brushwood orientated N-S. Pegs (diam. 0.10-0.03m; L 0.08-0.15m) were randomly set at 90° at its edges. This portion of the platform measured approximately 2m, however, occasional pieces of fragmentary brushwood to its S and E extended its overall dimensions. The brushwood was in good condition with up to 70% bark remaining on its surface. Species identified included hazel, ash and alder. Woodworking was evidenced throughout by metal-cut toolmarks. The platform lay 0.01-0.05m beneath a togher (LF004-008----). Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 900-790 cal BC (Wk-20959) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 41, EDC 44). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. The attached image is copyright and uploaded courtesy of CRDS Ltd. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-042 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 25m min.; Wth 1.8m; D 0.2m) was orientated E-W in a gradually curving 'S' shape. It was built by laying a sparse layer of longitudinal brushwood (diam. 0.015-0.04m; L c. 3m) and roundwood (diam. 0.1-0.12m; L c. 7m) directly onto the bog surface. This was overlain by irregularly spaced large brushwood, roundwood and split timbers, which were placed transversely or diagonally across the line of the togher. Variations among these pieces included the use of a forked roundwood at the W end, whereas in the central area two roundwoods were laid 0.6m apart. At the E extent, three transverses were laid 0.1-0.2m apart. Following this a layer of longitudinal brushwood and occasional roundwood was loosely woven under and over the transverses and into the basal layer. The pattern of the weave was quite irregular, however, the sequence of under/over indicated that the togher was built moving from W to E. The roundwood tended to be laid at the edges and may have had a role in defining and delineating the togher. The maximum width was 1.8m, however, this included both outlying pieces and the transverse elements, which extended out at each edge. The functioning surface of the togher was an average of 1.1-1.2m wide. Woodworking evidence indicated the use of stone axes and included some small, crudely split pieces of wood. The togher was located 0.04m above another togher (LF004-045----) and c. 1.9m below, and to the N of, a further togher (LF004-039----). Radiocarbon dating revealed a date range of 3640-3370 cal BC (Wk-20960) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 41-2, EDC 45). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. The attached image is copyright and uploaded courtesy of CRDS Ltd. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-043 Structure - peatland
  Description

  This structure (L 2.8m min.; Wth 1.1m; D 0.14m) consisted of three timbers (av. Wth 0.25m; D 0.06m), occasional brushwood (diam. 0.03-0.04m) and small split timber fragments, all of which were orientated N-S. To the E and W of this material were two pegs (diam. 0.03m) set at angles of 45-55°. Only a very small portion of the structure was exposed within the development footprint and its true form remains unknown. Hazel, ash, birch and alder were all used in its construction. It has not been scientifically dated, however, it lay at the NW extent of a togher (LF004-024----) and is likely to relate to and be contemporary with the complex of features within Trenches 9 and 12 (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 42-3, EDC 46). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-044 Structure - peatland
  Description

  This structure consisted of a deposit (L 1.6m min.; Wth 1.7m; D 0.04m) of five roundwoods (av. diam. 0.07m) orientated NE-SW and three pieces of brushwood (av. diam. 0.04m), which were laid perpendicular to these. The condition of the wood ranged from poor to good with metal-cut tool marks evident on the brushwood. This deposit lay 0.45m below the SE end of a togher (LF004-029----) and 0.2m above the E end of another one (LF004-034----) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 43, EDC 47). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-045 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 16.9m min.; Wth 1.45m max.; D 0.2m), orientated NE-SW, was composed predominantly of closely laid longitudinal brushwood (diam. 0.015-0.05m; L 5m max.) with two pieces of transverse brushwood spaced 0.25m apart. Large gaps along its length were filled with scattered fragments of brushwood. The maximum width of the togher was 1.45m, however, this was due to sporadic irregularly laid material and the actual togher surface width was c. 0.5m. The wood used was in good condition, only one piece had evidence of having been worked with a stone tool, the remainder of the branches were simply torn. The wood species used was hazel. The togher was located 0.04m beneath another togher (LF004-042----) and c. 1.9m below and, to the N of a further togher (LF004-039----) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 43, EDC 48). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-046 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 17.3m min.; Wth 3.68m; D 0.32m) was orientated N-S with a small curve at its S end. Due to disturbance in the centre of the excavation trench, the uppermost layer was present only at its extreme N and S ends. At the N end Layer 1 (D 0.1m) consisted of closely laid transverse roundwood (av. diam. 0.08m; L 0.3-1.3m) and brushwood (av. diam. 0.04m; L 0.07-0.5m) with occasional twigs and irregular brushwood. At the S end the structure was dominated by longitudinal and irregular brushwood with occasional larger roundwood laid both transversely and longitudinally. At both ends some of the larger elements were laid just slightly off transverse. Layer 2 was significantly better preserved and was composed predominantly of longitudinal brushwood (diam. 0.045-0.055m; av. L 1m), occasional roundwood and twigs, which were overlain by occasional transverse roundwood. This layer was two to three pieces deep with smaller and fragmented brushwood occurring towards the base. The condition of the wood in this layer was good. Almost 300 pieces of worked wood were recovered from the togher. Amongst the samples identified were pieces of alder, apple-type, oak, birch and holly. A carved alder bowl in fifteen pieces and an ash wheel rim fragment were recovered from Layer 2. The togher lay 0.3m above another togher (LF004-007----); a structure (LF004-037----) was situated c. 5m NW of its S end and another structure (LF004-038----) lay 3.4m to the W. Radiocarbon dating revealed date ranges of cal AD 400-560 (Beta-217357) and cal AD 680-880 (Wk-25203) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 43-4, EDC 49). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF004-047 Structure - peatland
  Description

  This structure consisted of an irregular deposit (L 2.4m; Wth 1.8m; D 0.06m) of fifteen pieces of small brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.03m) and a single peg set at 70°. The condition of the wood was poor and only one metal-cut toolmark was recovered. The structure has not been scientifically dated, however, it lay c. 2m SE of another structure (LF004-005----), at the same level, and the two are likely to be contemporary. It also lay 0.35m above the ENE edge of a togher (LF004-003----) (Moore and O’Connor 2009a, 44, EDC 50). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data kindly supplied by Caitríona Moore. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Edercloon.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Edercloon, about 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Edercloon.

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Edercloon with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Longford.

Name

Edercloon · Eadarchluain

Area

817,429 m² (81.74 ha, 201.99 acres)

Civil parish

Mohill, and its townlands

Barony

Longford

Electoral division

Newtown Forbes, the unit of the census

Census 2022

985 people lived in 411 households in the Newtown Forbes electoral division. 65% of households owned their home. 36% of homes were built since 2001. 17% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ahanagh, Bunanass, Cloonart North, Clooncolligan, Clooneen (Beirne), Tomisky

Placenames

Edercloon on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address. Old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.