Eachtra Journal Issue 3 [ISSN 2009-2237] Archaeological Excavation Report E2771 - Monganstown 1, Co. Westmeath Metalworking site Final Archaeological Excavation Report, Monganstown 1 N6 Kinnegad to Kilbeggan Co. Westmeath Metalworking site August 2009 Client: Westmeath County Council Culleen Beg Mullingar Co. Westmeath E Number: E2771 Ministerial Order No.: A001/01 Licensee: John Lehane Contact details: The Forge, Innishannon, Co. Cork. Written by: John Lehane and Penny Johnston Tel.: 021 470 16 16 Fax: 021 470 16 28 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Site: www.eachtra.ie E2771 | A001/01 Monganstown 1, Co. Westmeath ISSUE 3: Eachtra Journal - ISSN 2009-2237 Table of Contents Acknowledgements ..................................................................................................... iv 1 Non-Technical Summary ....................................................................................1 2 Scope of the Project ............................................................................................1 3 Receiving Environment ......................................................................................2 3.1 Geology ........................................................................................................2 3.2 Soils and their uses .......................................................................................2 3.3 Topography ..................................................................................................2 4 Archaeological and Historical Background .........................................................3