Amplify Archaeology Podcast

Excavations at Rathgurreen Ringfort Amplify Archaeology Podcast

Listen Later

Excavations at Rathgurreen Ringfort

Dig into the Story in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 48 with Dr Michelle Comber

In this episode of Amplify Archaeology Podcast, Neil chats with Dr Michelle Comber about her exciting recent excavations at Rathgurreen Ringfort in the Maree Peninsula of County Galway

The Maree Peninsula extends into Galway Bay south of the city, and north of the Burren. It is a place full of history, with monuments spanning millennia. The peninsula is the focus of an exciting new research project by the University of Galway with the Discovery Programme, the local community, and other partners. The study began with excavations at Rathgurreen Ringfort, led by Dr Michelle Comber.

The dig discovered a complex story of continuity and change over centuries, along with evidence of contacts with the Roman world, along with Scotland, France, and Scandinavia. In this episode of Amplify Archaeology Podcast, Michelle joined Neil for a chat about the exciting results of the dig, and what it might tell us about life in the past in this beautiful part of Ireland’s western coast.

Amplify Archaeology Podcast is sponsored by Tuatha, this is our online membership with a growing community of like-minded people who love exploring Ireland’s sites, landscapes and heritage. You can find out more and start your own Irish archaeological adventure today at tuatha.ie.

AMPLIFY ARCHAEOLOGY PODCAST

AMPLIFY ARCHAEOLOGY PODCAST

Title: Excavations at Rathgurreen Ringfort

Duration: 58 mins.

Summary:

In this episode, Dr Michelle Comber discusses her exciting recent excavations at Rathgurreen Ringfort.

Excavations at Rathgurreen Ringfort – Key Discussion Points and Show Notes
  • Introduction to the Maree Project – 1 min 50 secs
  • A discussion on the placename – 4 min 34 secs
  • The connection with ancient monuments in the past– 7 min 40 secs
  • An introduction to Rathgurreen Ringfort itself – 9 min 20 secs
  • Who was involved with the excavation? – 15 min 02 secs
  • The experience of digging at Rathgurreen – 17 min 30 secs
  • A discussion of the key findings– 18 min 47 secs
  • The earlier enclosure – 26 min 13 secs
  • The clearances of the site and the first ringfort – 27 min 02 secs
  • Trade and connections – 40 mins 03 secs
  • The excavation strategy – 46 mins 40 secs
  • What’s next and where to find out more – 53 mins 35 secs
    • Links to further information
    • You can find more information on the Maree Project on the University of Galway website here.
    • And they will be posting updates on the university archaeology department Facebook page here.
    • I had the chance to visit Michelle’s excavations at Caherconnell in the Burren in a previous episode of the podcast. You can dig into that here.
    • I hope you enjoyed the show, please do leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts if you can, or share the episode using the podcast #AmplifyArchaeology – it really does help us to be found so I’d be very grateful!
    • If you’d like to dig deeper into the stories of Ireland you’ll love our membership service Tuatha. You’ll find online courses on Irish archaeology and heritage, articles on places to visit, itineraries for great days out, opportunities to join us on our monthly lecture series and on our tours, and lots more! You can learn more and sign up here. And remember to use your coupon code AMPLIFY20 for 20% off.

      • Amplify Archaeology Podcast is also available on

      Dig into more stories with Amplify Archaeology Podcast

      We'd love it if you'd consider sharing this episode with a friend

      Episode 38 with Dr Michelle Comber

      Excavations at Caherconnell Fort

      Amplify Archaeology

      Episode 43 with Dr James O’Driscoll

      Irish Hillforts

      Amplify Archaeology

      Episode 44 with Christine Baker

      Digging Drumanagh

      Amplify Archaeology

      The post Excavations at Rathgurreen Ringfort Amplify Archaeology Podcast appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store
      Amplify Archaeology PodcastBy Neil Jackman
      • 4.8
      • 4.8
      • 4.8
      • 4.8
      • 4.8

      4.8

      38 ratings

      More shows like Amplify Archaeology Podcast

      View all
      In Our Time by BBC Radio 4

      In Our Time

      5,541 Listeners

      History Extra podcast by Immediate Media

      History Extra podcast

      3,182 Listeners

      In Our Time: History by BBC Radio 4

      In Our Time: History

      1,881 Listeners

      Irish History Podcast by Fin Dwyer

      Irish History Podcast

      1,343 Listeners

      Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan by Newstalk

      Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

      53 Listeners

      The History Show by RTÉ Radio 1

      The History Show

      57 Listeners

      Dan Snow's History Hit by History Hit

      Dan Snow's History Hit

      4,788 Listeners

      The English Heritage Podcast by English Heritage

      The English Heritage Podcast

      228 Listeners

      The Irish Passport by The Irish Passport

      The Irish Passport

      328 Listeners

      The Medieval Podcast by Medievalists.net

      The Medieval Podcast

      314 Listeners

      Three Castles Burning by Donal Fallon

      Three Castles Burning

      132 Listeners

      The Ancients by History Hit

      The Ancients

      3,263 Listeners

      Gone Medieval by History Hit

      Gone Medieval

      1,837 Listeners

      Not Just the Tudors by History Hit

      Not Just the Tudors

      2,033 Listeners

      Time Team by Time Team

      Time Team

      72 Listeners