The Archaeology of Irish Salt – Review of progress
The Archaeology of Salt Production project began in January 2014 and has now completed its two-year mission to identify the remains of all historic-era salt works around our coast. In […]
The Archaeology of Salt Production project began in January 2014 and has now completed its two-year mission to identify the remains of all historic-era salt works around our coast. In […]
Last year we explored the remains of the early 17th century salt works in Ballycastle Bay, on the north coast of Co. Antrim. The site, located by nearby bucket pot, […]
One of the most intriguing aspects of Irish salt manufacture is its association with lime; whereby both commodities were produced using the same source of combustion. Historical references to the practice suggest […]
The salt works complex at Slade, Co. Wexford, represents one of the most complete examples of a 17th century site we have encountered to date on the Archaeology of Irish […]
This week on site began by concentrating on the rubble strewn through the interior of the building. This was removed while paying attention to any potential structures to support the […]
The highlight of the recent survey work in Connacht was undoubtedly Streamstown, sited 2km west of Ballysadare town in Co. Sligo. The Streamstown complex overlooks the southern shores of Ballysadare Bay with magnificent […]
The salt working sites in Ballycastle are located in Colliery Bay – the name of the bay is a direct indication of the reason that salt working proved successful in […]