Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Hot weather dries up swamp, uncovers ancient fort
Video at top of story at the link:
An historical group in Northern Ireland was instrumental in helping to discover an ancient man-made island settlement near Lough Neagh.
The discovery was made by members of the Loup Historical Society.
Hot weather during lockdown dried up a swamp area in south Londonderry that had been concealing the man-made island, known as a crannog.
Archaeologists say it is potentially significant because it is made of stone, whereas most crannogs that have been found in Northern Ireland are made out of wood or clay.
Video journalist: Niall McCracken
Published
1 day ago
Section
BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-northern-ireland-61986065
1 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
= new reply since forum marked as read
