Major historical find in Fermanagh - 1,000 year old Crannog at the center of archaeological dig
Find is of international historic significance but may soon be a motor way bypass
Published Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 7:26 AM
Updated Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 9:52 AM
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Amazing discovery in Fermanagh - aerial shot of the crannog settlement
Photo by BBC
'It was important therefore that we took both time and the effort to unearth this rich seam of history. That is why in August I placed an exclusion zone around the site and ensured that the time was given to allow archaeological excavation to proceed.'
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Brolaur | Dec 06, 2012, 10:59 AM EST
Lucky Seán Quinn is in jail or he would have moved that to the front of his Hotel, just as he did with the 4000 year Cromlech
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darragh S | Dec 06, 2012, 05:41 AM EST
That's a Viking settlement if I am correct.
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curtisjohnson | Dec 05, 2012, 09:52 PM EST
Dating to a time when the "anglo-saxons" were just becoming literate. As the long tradition of the british terror state establishment and historians has been to hide and obscure the truth about the indigenous population, I'm sure this treasure will not be around much longer.
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aloistmartin | Dec 05, 2012, 06:21 PM EST
Le Petit Trianon
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mcdolan | Dec 05, 2012, 09:17 AM EST
Probably belonged to one of the numerous Maguire tribe members. No doubt as amazing as this find is it will be concreted over to provide a roadway, a tragic loss. All ye Maguires, McGuires, etc., get together and protest!
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