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Cush Earthworks is a state-owned National Monument in the care of the Office of Public Works
WARNING: It should be noted that these sites are unguided and a level of care and caution should be maintained during all stages of your visit. The Office Of Public Works (OPW) will not be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that occur
Cush Earthworks, located in Kilfinane, County Limerick, is a remarkable archaeological site that offers a window into Ireland's ancient past. Occupied by an agricultural community from around 1000 BC to 400 AD, the site reveals the rich tapestry of life during the Iron Age.
The earthworks are an extensive complex of ancient fields and enclosures, with six ring forts joined together with a large rectangular enclosure. The site was excavated in 1932-1934, unearthing a wealth of artefacts including seventy rotary querns, glass beads, a Bronze Age urn, and an abundance of iron slag.
One fort was apparently set aside as a burial ground, with cremated burials discovered under Bronze Age mounds. The site also features an ancient field system, marked out by earth banks and ditches from the early Iron Age or early Christian Era.
Even after thousands of years, the allure of Cush Earthworks remains undiminished, its rich heritage continuing to provide a distinctive peek into the history of Ireland.
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This national monument is protected in accordance with the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014
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