Introduction
The Early Medieval Archaeology Project (EMAP) is an INSTAR-funded research consortium investigating and analysing the history and character of archaeological excavations of early medieval sites in Ireland, with the aim of creating new understandings of the societies, landscapes and settlements of the peoples of Ireland, AD 400-1170.
EMAP has established collaborative links between the academic and commercial archaeological sector, with partnerships between UCD School of Archaeology; School of Geography, Archaeology and Palaeoecology, Queen’s University Belfast; CRDS, ACS, Archer Heritage Planning as well as other collaborators.
EMAP is a proposed 3-year research project, aiming to publish a series of significant thematic reports, 2008-2010 and support PhD/MA academic qualifications for staff of two commercial archaeological companies.
