In the southern side of Clonmore graveyard, Bree, Co. Wexford stands a large, upright slab of stone that is noticeably different to the surrounding grave markers. It bears no written inscription and it has a […]
Category: Archaeology sites
Archaeology sites in Bree Parish
A medieval farmstead at Ballybuckley, Bree?
In 2007 the parish’s first archaeological investigation was carried out at Ballybuckley, Bree (see site location map at the bottom). It revealed evidence of medieval activity, possibly representing a farmstead, in the southern part of […]
Antiquarian Drawings of Ballybrittas Portal Tomb, Bree
These beautiful images of the Neolithic portal tomb (dolmen) at Ballybrittas, Bree were drawn by the noted antiquarian illustrator, George Victor Du Noyer, in July 1862. They represent the oldest surviving depictions of the dolmen […]
The Ancient Church Site at Clonmore, Bree
Clonmore church, Bree is the site of ancient monastery which was founded by St. Aidan in the 7th century AD.
Some recently discovered burnt mounds at Knockduff, Bree
Thanks to Mr. Nim Dunne’s local knowledge four previously unrecorded burnt mounds/fulacht fiadha, were recently identified at Knockduff, Bree. ‘Burnt mounds’ are a type of archaeological site whose defining characteristic is large quantities of heat […]
The medieval church of Kilcowanmore, Ballybrennan, Co. Wexford
In the shadow of Bree Hill lies the small and ancient cemetery of Ballybrennan and the ruins of Kilcowanmore church
The defended homes of the Anglo-Norman colonists; Bree’s moated sites
Moated sites are rectangular shaped enclosures that are primarily associated with the 13thand 14th century Anglo-Norman colonisation of Ireland. Bree has a notable concentration of these monuments with 12 located within the parish bounds (see Table […]
The Barmoney Standing Stones, Wexford
The Barmoney standing stone pair (WX 031-039) are located in a large pasture field on the side of a low ridge, which rises to the west. They are situated a short distance to the south […]
Dunanore Ringwork Castle
One of the most striking archaeological sites in Bree is located at Borrodale in Dunanore townland. This well known local beauty spot overlooks the River Boro and is a favourite location for walkers and anglers […]
Ballybuckley hillfort, Co. Wexford
One of the largest and oldest archaeological sites in the parish of Bree is the imposing hill-fort at Ballybuckley (RMP WX025-034). This impressive…..
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