http://hdl.handle.net/10379/179 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 21:50:16 GMT 2017-10-29T21:50:16Z http://hdl.handle.net/10379/6691 Geophysical Survey at Rathcroghan 2010-2012 Schot, Roseanne; Waddell, John; Fenwick, Joe Following an extensive programme of geophysical survey at Rathcroghan published in 2009, five hitherto unexplored areas were surveyed using magnetic gradiometry in 2010–12. In an area south of Oweynagat a faint circular anomaly 20m in diameter and an equally faint arc some 8m across are of possible archaeological significance. Survey between the linear earthworks known as the Mucklaghs did not reveal any definite archaeological features but examination of Cashelmanannan demonstrates this is a complex multiperiod site. East of Rathcroghan Mound and its surrounding 360m enclosure, the geophysical evidence suggests that the avenue approaching the great mound does not extend beyond the enclosure limits. An area on the northwest was also investigated but apart from a semi-circular anomaly proved to be featureless. The latter, a possible ring-ditch, does indicate the possibility of significant features adjacent to and outside the enclosure. Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10379/6691 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10379/5907 Where worlds meet. Two Irish prehistoric mountain-top ‘villages’ Bergh, Stefan Mountains and high ground are often venerated as special places. It is their enigmatic quality as high places, their prominence and permanence in both the mental and physical landscapes that draws us to them. In the Neolithic/Bronze Age mountain tops in Ireland were frequently used for ritual purposes, often indicated by the presence of various monuments such as passage tombs, cairns as well as enclosures. In a few instances large cluster of circular houses have been recorded in close proximity to these monuments. The two largest clusters, with some 150 houses each are both found on conspicuous, rather inaccessible summits in karst landscapes. This paper presents the methodologies used in recent surveys of these two sites. The role of these seemingly domestic structures in highly charged ritual contexts is also discussed. Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10379/5907 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10379/5342 The elusive image Waddell, John It is now possible to identify one symbol in Celtic La Tène art found in Continental Europe and in prehistoric Britain and Ireland that appears to be an expression of a complex religious cosmology. This is the elusive (and sometimes deliberately concealed) image of the solar boat carrying the sun across the heavens. Decorated sword scabbards contain other equally elusive imagery. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10379/5342 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10379/5234 Future-proofing heritage in Ireland: community, education and stewardship Newman, Conor Published by the Heritage Council in Heritage Outlook (2015), 2-4 Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10379/5234 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z