Discovery of 9,000-year-old Settlement
Archaeologists from Queen's University, working with school children and community volunteers, have made a significant discovery of a 9,000-year-old settlement.
Initially, the team had been searching for the ruins of 400-year-old Derrygonnelly Castle in Fermanagh during a two-week community excavation.
However, to their surprise, they uncovered artefacts dating back to the Mesolithic period.
- The excavation was led by the Community Archaeology Programme Northern Ireland (CAPNI).
- Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
“We are absolutely delighted with what we’ve been able to uncover during the excavation – it is mind-blowing. With the help of almost 250 school children and 35 volunteers, we found much more than we ever imagined.” - Professor Eileen Murphy
Among the findings were 17th-century material remains, including:
- Imported pottery from England.
- Fragments of clay pipe.
- Building materials.
- A possible William and Mary ½ penny.
Author's summary: Archaeologists uncover 9,000-year-old settlement in Fermanagh.
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