In October 1951 human remains were discovered by workmen engaged in laying sewerage pipes in Castle Street, Trim. The bones recovered comprised three skulls and various other remain representing numerous individuals. In the lowest burial level some fragments of charred wood, identified as oak was found with the remains. There were no associated finds so the date is uncertain (Cahill & Sikora, 2011, vol. 2, 403-5). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 11 February, 2015 O’Carroll, F. 2006 Castle Street, Trim. Urban medieval. In I. Bennett (ed.) Excavations 2003: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 392, No. 1469. Bray, Wordwell

Description Source: National Monuments Service, Department of Arts, Heritage Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.