ARCH07054 2021 The Archaeology of Northwest Ireland

Demonstrate knowledge of the key time periods and events outlined in the module

Recognise principal monument types associated with different periods

Demonstrate an understanding of how landscape relates to a monument location

Place the archaeology of the north west region of Ireland into an Irish and European context

Express archaeological data and knowledge about archaeological sites in their contexts through written formats

This module will be delivered by online learning.
Powerpoint lectures will contain illustrations and supplementary text.
Class notes and reading will be available that cover key points of lectures

The course is divided in two main sections covering prehistoric sites and medieval sites located in the Northwest of Ireland, with some case studies covering both periods

One 2,500-word essays by Week 12

A second 2,500-word essay by Week 14

Repeat essay

Over the course of the module participants will explore a wide range of archaeological sites and archaeological landscapes as case studies covering the prehistoric and historical periods of Irish archaeology; from Mesolithic sites at Lough Gara, megalithic tombs, Bronze Age barrows and hillforts,  and historic settlement sites, ecclesiastic buildings and fortifications to internationally Important archaeological complexes such as Ceide Fields, the Carrowmore, Knocknarea and Carrowkeel passage tombs as well as the Iron Age ‘Royal Site’ at Rathcroghan, the Gaelic inauguration site of  the O'Dowd's at Aughris are among the archaeological sites that will be explored. The context of each site, its landscape and mythology/history will all be examined