Archaeological Resources
Dublin is an ancient city with many sites of archaeological importance. These resources are useful for archaeologists, students and planning and development professionals.
Archives, Records and Collections
Dublin City Council Archaeology Office
The Archaeology Office maintains an archive of historical material, including modern and historic maps, photographs, books, digital files and written records. Contact the Archaeology Office to access these resources.
Dublin City Archaeological Archive
The Dublin City Archaeological Archive contains original site records from archaeological investigations carried out in the city. It includes maps, photographs and books. Find more information and plan a visit.
Archaeological Archive Guidelines
The Dublin City Archaeological Archive Guidelines is a handbook covering all essential elements of the donation process. It promotes proper care of archaeological archives, provides a set of guidelines for archaeologists donating material to Dublin City Library and Archive and makes archival material available to the public.
Dublin City Heritage Maps
You can view archaeological reports from site investigations conducted in Dublin City and county before 2012 through the Heritage Maps website.
Guidance and Procedures
Dublin City Sources for Archaeologists
The Dublin City Sources for Archaeologists guide provides information on the wealth of resources available to archaeologists carrying out investigations in Dublin City.
Archaeology in the Planning Process
Archaeology in the Planning Process is a leaflet that explains the procedures you must follow when carrying out development work that could affect archaeological heritage. This document is useful for planners, developers and builders.
Conservation Plans
Conservation plans set out how a historic place should be protected, managed and maintained over time. You can read the following heritage plans below:
Dublin City Heritage Plan
The Dublin City Heritage Plan 2016-2022 sets out actions to manage the archaeology of Dublin City.
Dublin City Walls and Defences Conservation Plan
This Dublin City Walls and Defences Conservation Plan was commissioned to understand how we can preserve, protect and make visible Dublin City’s above-ground and below-ground walls.
Kilmainham Mill
The Kilmainham Mill Conservation Plan assesses the historical significance of the site in Dublin 8 to help guide how the site will be used in the future.
St. Luke’s Church
This Conservation Plan informed the reuse and conservation of St. Luke’s Church in the Coombe, Dublin 8.
Archaeology Section
Civic Offices
Wood Quay
Dublin 8
Co. Dublin
D08 RF3F
Ireland