IAFS

The Irish Archaeology Field School is engaged in a number of research projects, including collaborations with established academics, student graduate research, and community groups... Our marquee archaeological project, Digging the Lost Town of Carrig, takes place at the Carrick archaeological site, in the Irish National Heritage Park (INHP), Wexford. The project was founded in January of 2018 by the IAFS and INHP and focuses on the Carrick ringwork (SMR WX037-028002-), one of the most historically significant, but lesser known, medieval sites in Ireland. Carrick, founded in the winter of 1169 by Robert FitzStephen, was the first Anglo-Norman stronghold in the country being constructed the year before the main Anglo-Norman landing party at Baginbun. A stone castle, medieval borough and deerpark developed close to (or on) the site of the ringwork in the 13th century. Our project aims to establish Carrick's rightful importance to the medieval histories of Co. Wexford, Ireland and..

Also known as: Irish Archaeology Field School, Irish Archaeology Field School (IAFS)