Archeologists forced to abandon Carrickmines site

A HUMAN skull and steps to a possible underground chamber were among significant finds made by archeologists at the Carrickmines Castle site hours before they were forced to abandon the excavation.

They also uncovered a substantial new hoard of pottery and further evidence of a large mill with timber beams still intact, but could only partially examine the finds.

It is thought the steps may indicate the location of a washing area but they could also lead to a dungeon, burial chamber or storeroom containing other important artefact.