Late Medieval settlement found in Northern Ireland

Archaeologists looking for traces of a 17th century town near Dunluce Castle stumbled across the remains of a Late Medieval settlement.

“Up to now we knew there was a substantial 17th century settlement in the fields around Dunluce.

“What we are now beginning to uncover are traces of earlier and extensive late medieval settlement activity which are equally as important as the remains of the 17th century Dunluce Town.”

As the 13th century Lords of the Route, the McQuillan family built a stronghold at the now-ruined castle around 500 years ago. Pottery from the late medieval period was also found.

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Story: Ben Miller, Culture 24 | Photo: DOE, NIEA