Stray Finds

 

Moyarwood Spearhead

B. Doherty

 

Attymon horse bits

@National Museum of Ireland

 

National Museum of Ireland searchable database of stray finds via

www.heritagemaps.ie

All stray finds are the property of the state and should be notified to The National Museum of Ireland within 48 hours of discovery. It is important to record the location of the find if at all possible and not to ‘investigate’ further. The Galway Community Archaeologist can assist with any discovery of stray finds. You may Telephone National Museum of Ireland on +353 (0)1 6777444 and e-mail [email protected] 

Topographical Files

Stray finds are recorded by The National Museum of Ireland in a special catalogue called the Topographical Files. Details of the discovery, how the finder came by the find, and location of the find-spot is all recorded. They are given a unique number and filed under the townland and county in which it is found.

This information is important to record, as it may signify the archaeological importance of an area. Many stray finds are not associated with archaeological monuments, and could have been dropped accidently, hidden for future use and forgotten about, or moved over time within water courses or through agricultural activity.

How to access information on stray finds

The National Museum of Ireland data base on stray finds may be consulted by making an appointment with the The Duty Officer, Irish Antiquities Division, National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.

Telephone +353 (0)1 6777444.

The National Museum of Ireland finds database may also be consulted via The Heritage Council Heritage Maps Website

Galway Community Archaeology Project is funded by Galway County Council and The Heritage Council