Thanks to everyone for all their positive reaction to the news of the project. We wish to invite those interested in it to a free talk we will be delivering at Midleton Library on Thursday next, 17th November at 7pm. The talk will discuss the importance of this archaeological heritage, give some examples from the…
The Pilot Study: An Introduction to the 4th Battalion, Cork No. 1 Brigade Area
Our initial pilot study area will focus on the revolutionary landscape of the 4th Battalion, Cork No. 1 Brigade area during the War of Independence. This area roughly correlates geographically with East Co. Cork. We hope to identify, assess, record and map those sites, buildings and locations which played a role in the conflict in…
Welcome to Landscapes of Revolution
This post represents the launch of a new archaeological project dedicated to identifying and exploring the archaeological traces of the Irish War of Independence. The project is an initiative of Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd., in partnership with the Center for Historic Preservation in Middle Tennessee State University. A major component of the project will be…