The initial works of this scheme involved the excavation of a workhouse graveyard associated with the former Downpatrick workhouse and fever hospital. The graveyard was in use from the 1840s/1850s until it reached capacity and a second graveyard was created to the north of the site. The excavation is being conducted in two phases, with the first phase revealing the remains of 260 individuals.
Located within the historic core of Belfast, Gahan and Long carried out an excavation of an 18th century streetscape prior to the construction of the extension to Belfast’s Merchant Hotel. This excavation identified the remains...
Read MoreThe construction of a new warehouse at the famous Bushmills Distillery led to the discovery of a substantial 9th century souterrain. The souterrain consisted of a long, narrow passage, containing numerous obstacles and side passages,...
Read MoreThe Sirocco Works project saw the excavation of the iconic 18th century Ballymacarrett glass works. This site extended over an area of approximately 3 football pitches and included the glass kilns, ceramic kilns and associated...
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