Archaeologists find ancient fish trap at Dublin quays site

The item – found at Diageo construction site on Victoria Quay – is believed to date back to the mesolithic age.

The fish trap discovered by archaeologists on Victoria Quay this week. Image: Diageo

THIS INTRIGUING ITEM, discovered by archaeologists at Diageo’s construction site at Victoria Quay in Dublin, is believed to be an ancient fish trap dating back to the mesolithic age.

The wicker trap was discovered at the deepest point of the excavation near an attenuation tank and appears to be extremely well preserved. Up until now, only post-medieval material had been discovered on the site.
The archaeological work is being carried out as part of preparations for new rain-water drainage works associated with the new Brew House close to the River Liffey.

The item was lifted from the site on Wednesday by archaeological conservators with help from the National Museum. [...] thejournal.ie/