Category Archives: Rubicon Heritage

The Ballingowan Avenue: All in the Mind?

Posted on November 7, 2012 by rubiconheritage

During the archaeological excavations which were undertaken by Rubicon Heritage Services in advance of the construction of the N22 Tralee Bypass, many fascinating sites were identified. By far the most enigmatic of these monuments was a possible ritual avenue that was uncovered … Continue reading →

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Cally Forest Motte Survey: A Lovely, Shady, Lump!

Posted on October 10, 2012 by rubiconheritage

A 12th-century motte castle was the subject of a challenging topographical and geophysical survey that was recently conducted by Rubicon Heritage Services within the policies of Cally Palace near Gatehouse of Fleet, Galloway, in south-west Scotland. The work was undertaken … Continue reading →

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Rubicon’s Quality Assurance Recognition

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Damian Shiels

Rubicon Heritage Services were recently confirmed as a Registered Organisation by the Institute for Archaeologists, the first Irish based company to be admitted to this quality assurance scheme. Following a rigorous assessment process, the IfA have determined that Rubicon have … Continue reading →

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The Breathtaking Caherduggan Belt: Rubicon’s Best Ever Find?

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Damian Shiels

Some readers may recall one of last year’s posts about a find from our excavations for Cork County Council at Caherduggan Castle, Co. Cork. A medieval well produced a seemingly complete leather belt with what we thought were ‘metal studs’ … Continue reading →

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Hobbys and Hobelars at a Medieval Village in Co. Kildare

Posted on May 29, 2012 by rubiconheritage

Rubicon Heritage’s Faunal Specialist Claudia Tommasino Suarez describes work she has been carrying out on a highly significant horse assemblage from Mullamast, Co. Kildare, which may provide evidence for the breeding of the animals that gave rise to the Hobelar … Continue reading →

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The Hackness Gun Battery in Orkney: Napoleon, Pirates, Sir Walter Scott and Fenians!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by rubiconheritage

Some of the staff at Rubicon have a particular interest in conflict archaeology sites, which often provide us with an intriguing insight into how people and communities lived and dealt with conflict in the past. Here Rubicon Managing Director Colm … Continue reading →

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Rubicon Geophysics on the Hunt for Scotland’s Early Church Sites

Posted on March 14, 2012 by rubiconheritage

Rubicon are always keen to be involved in outreach projects, especially when it involves getting the local community involved. Our latest opportunity saw Rubicon Geophysics team up with Stirling County Council to explore two church sites in the city known as ‘Gateway … Continue reading →

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Recreating the Earliest Image of an Irish City: The Waterford Charter Roll

Posted on February 15, 2012 by rubiconheritage

Rubicon Heritage Services were recently commissioned to examine the magnificent Waterford Charter Roll, housed in the Waterford Museum of Treasures. This faded document contains the earliest depiction of an Irish city, and it was the task of our graphics team … Continue reading →

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Book Launch: Cois tSiúire and Rubicon’s Work on the Waterford Bypass

Posted on February 8, 2012 by rubiconheritage

Monday night saw the official launch of Cois tSiúire: 9000 years of human settlement in the Lower Suir Valley, the 8thScheme Monograph to be published by the National Roads Authority (NRA). Rubicon were one of the archaeological contractors on the scheme, … Continue reading →

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Story of Ireland Nominated For IFTA Award

Posted on January 26, 2012 by rubiconheritage

The joint BBC/RTE production Story of Ireland presented by Fergal Keane has been nominated for an Irish Film and Television Academy award in the ‘Factual Programme’ Category. The awards ceremony takes place on 11th February. The programme charted the history … Continue reading →

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