Gahan and Long have been the archaeological consultant for the restoration of the 19th century Star Fort at Ebrington Barracks. As well as overseeing the restoration of the historic fort wall, excavation works have lead to the discovery of numerous former buildings, lost sections of the wall and some very large artefacts.
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...
Read MoreGahan and Long identified the remains of a probable Early Medieval rath site during pre-construction testing of the new Olar Valley residential development on the outskirts of Ballyclare. Raths, also known as forts', 'forths' and...
Read MoreLocated 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...
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