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Conservation Management Plan\u00a0 \u2013 Black Pig\u2019s Dyke at Scotshouse<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Black Pig\u2019s Dyke, also known as the Black Pig\u2019s Race and the Worm Ditch, is an extensive linear earthwork dating back to the Iron Age.\u00a0 One well preserved section of the Dyke at Aghareagh West near Scotshouse was taken over by Monaghan County Council in 1976.\u00a0 Under the Council\u2019s care, a number of archaeological investigations have been carried out to learn more about the monument, as well as the recently discovered bronze age settlement nearby.<\/p>\n

Monaghan County Council commissioned a Conservation Management Plan to assess the heritage significance of the dyke in this location and to identify a series of measures by which its heritage can be better conserved, protected and interpreted. \u00a0These will culminate in a prioritised action plan of projects for implementation as funding becomes available. \u00a0The project will help inform the conversation of the wider lengths of the Dyke elsewhere in the County.<\/p>\n

\"Black<\/p>\n

This work has now been completed and the final plan and supporting documentation can be viewed at the following links:<\/p>\n

Black Pig\u2019s Dyke \u2013 Conservation Management Plan Final (PDF)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

BPD CMP Design Proposal (PDF)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

BPD_Consultation Findings (PDF)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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