Tag Archives: Archaeologists Cork

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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A Day in the Life of Caherduggan Castle, 15th April 1644

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Damian Shiels

As the excavation at Caherduggan Castle winds down we are now concentrating on post-excavation works and trying to find out more about the people who occupied the site. With that in mind we have begun to explore the history of … Continue reading →

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Biting the Bullet: The Archaeology of ‘Musketballs’

Posted on December 16, 2011 by rubiconheritage

The ‘musketball’ was for many decades one of the most neglected of archaeological finds. They often went virtually unanalysed, tucked away at the back of a finds report and warranting only a fleeting mention. However, the growth of battlefield and … Continue reading →

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Cork Archaeology Firm Crosses its Rubicon

Posted on December 12, 2011 by rubiconheritage

Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd, Ireland’s premier archaeological consultancy is delighted to announce a fresh start as it is now under new ownership. The company management has agreed terms with Headland Group Ltd for the purchase of the subsidiary. This will … Continue reading →

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I Am Just Going Outside and May Be Some Time….The Rubicon Christmas Field Trip

Posted on December 8, 2011 by rubiconheritage

Some months ago we brought you the intrepid adventures of some of our office-based archaeologists, who struggled with the reality of suddenly being thrust back into the field for excavation duties. Entitled Legion of the Damned, the post charted the … Continue reading →

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Same Company, New Name: Welcome to Rubicon Heritage Services!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by rubiconheritage

We are delighted to announce that as a result of a management buy-out Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd is no longer part of Headland Group. In the future we will be known as Rubicon Heritage Services. We are the same company, … Continue reading →

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The Big Dig at Caherduggan Castle: Find of the Week #4

Posted on December 2, 2011 by rubiconheritage

Yesterday we brought you news of a leather belt that emerged from the excavation of a well at Caherduggan Castle. As the day wore on this phenomenal feature continued to give up its secrets, producing another find of extraordinary quality. It … Continue reading →

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The Big Dig at Caherduggan Castle: Find of the Week #3

Posted on December 1, 2011 by rubiconheritage

During the excavation process we identified a big dark area behind the moat. Through careful excavation we realized this originally served as a well and was excavated down below the water table. Wet or waterlogged soils allow for preservation of … Continue reading →

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