Archaeological finds in walled town of Buttevant date to medieval times

Archaeologists have made a number of discoveries in a Co Cork town — including the remains of a town wall, a cobbled street, and underground chamber all dating back to medieval times.

Archaeologist Ken Hanley described the “exciting discoveries” as yielding new information about the early development of Buttevant.

A team of archaeologists were called into the town as its main streets are being dug up for resurfacing work.