Builders stumble on Bronze age village
Submitted by Andy B on Wednesday, 20 November 2002 Page Views: 1980
Neolithic and Bronze AgeWork on part of a new development in Portrush, on the north coast of Ireland, has been temporarily halted after archaeologists unearthed what could be a Bronze Age village.The excavation at Hopefield Road has revealed double-ringed round houses and a number of prehistoric artefacts.
Malachy Conway, the Portrush excavation director, said: "In only one quarter of a large field we have found a considerable number of double-ringed round houses, as well as prehistoric pottery, flint and stone tools.
"As time goes on this is going to be a very significant find which will generate lots of interest."
He added: "Charcoal and other organic substances have been found, which means that scientific radio-carbon dates can be carried out.
"Judging by the size of these houses I would say they date from 1100-1200BC."
They have also found a rectangular house which is thought to date back to the early Christian period of the 6th-11th centuries.
Mr Conway and his five-strong team of archaeologists have been working on the site for only two weeks, but will have the opportunity to extend their stay as the excavation unfolds.
By Fiona McIlwaine Biggins
More: Belfast Telegraph.
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