[Regia-NA] FW: Dublin find

[Nicholson, Andrew]

Re archaeological find in Finglas
An extremely rare brooch has been discovered along with the remains of a
10th century woman, aged between 25 and 35, during an archaeological
excavation at a site in Finglas village in north Dublin.

The site is due for development and has been delayed for a few weeks. A
number of local people are raising their concerns about the proposed
apartments proximity to the ruins of St Canices Church. They are asking for
advice and assistance from anyone that has had experience in campaigning
against similar developments.
FINGLAS VIKING SITE MUST BE PROTECTED

Community activists and local residents are calling on the state to
intervene to preserve the historic site at old St Canice's Church, Finglas
village, where the skeleton of a 10th century Viking woman was recently
discovered.

This discovery might be just the tip of an archaeological iceberg: The fact
that the archaeologists have discovered the closing ditch of the original
Finglas monastery, well's and defensive ramparts, as well as the woman's
skeleton should be enough to call a halt to any plans to build apartments
there.

Finglas was an important monastic centre located in the buffer zone between
Viking Dublin and the Gaelic Kingdoms to the north. Rather than being the
victim of raids, it is believed that it had a healthy trading relationship
with the Viking town, so it could be a particularly rich site of Viking and
Gaelic finds. There is also the possibility that this woman burial was not
an isolated one and that more bodies could be found.'

The work on the apartments is due to commence in a few weeks. This must be
stopped and the priceless heritage, which belongs to, the people of Finglas
preserved.

Unfortunately, the Council has, over the last number of years, approved the
destruction of many buildings of historical significance,

We would like to get some advice and support in protecting this site. You
can contact me at the phone number or email above

and here

http://www.indymedia.ie/newswire.php?story_id=66379


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