Ancient skeletal remains dating back to medieval times have been discovered during preparatory works for a new hotel development on Capel Street.
Some of the skeletal remains date from the 11th century (High Middle Ages). Ancient burials associated with the earliest inhabitants of medieval Dublin have also been discovered, including the foundations of "significant historic buildings" dating back to the 1600s.
The discoveries have been uncovered as part of a major archaeological excavation at a prominent site, purchased by the Beannchor hospitality group for its new Bullitt Dublin hotel development. The burials on the site are situated around the location of the former medieval landmark St Mary’s Abbey date from the 11th century.
