type of crannog, surrounded by a regular circular enclosure formed of a single row of oak stakes F, F; and being in diameter. The upper stratum B, consisted of horizontal logs of alder, reposing upon a black peaty surface; the logs were in diameter, completely water soaked and rotten: this stratum of timber was deep. A, a heap of stones with marks of fire on them, and two other hearths were found in different parts of the island. G, the lower stratum of decayed and blackened sticks and branches of all descriptions lying in every direction : this layer extended as far as it was pierced in the examination, viz., about 1.2 cm, but was evidently of greater depth. D, D, two heaps of stones found in the lower stratum. E, the kitchen midden, in which was a large quantity of bones of deer, swine, oxen, &c., that lay 1.2 cm below the surface. Canoe An ancient canoe created from a single trunk of oak, 5.5m long, 55 cm broad, not formed for speed being square at stem and stern, and having apertures or rowlocks cut in the side, was found embedded in the mud on the shore opposite one of the islands, and about as deep below the level of the surface of the lake as the island itself. The canoe was in tolerable preservation when found, but fell to pieces after being some time exposed to the air. The recording of large numbers of ancient dug-out canoes found in county Leitrim remind us that waterways also provided a key means of transport both before and since the Middle Ages. Museum artifacts The following archaeological artefacts were discovered at Drumaleague Lough in the 19th century, , and probably preserved at the Royal Irish Academy museum, or at the National Museum of Ireland- The thin topstone of a quern, formed of micaceous quartzite, smooth upon the grinding surface, but otherwise rude and unfinished was found on Drumaleague crannog number two: the hole for the handle passes quite through, and the grain-hole, 6.4 cm in diameter, is not directly in the centre. One cask of bones found on the Drumaleague crannog number two. A portion of a door-frame, with mortices and cheeks cut into it, from one of the crannogs. See also List of loughs in Ireland Lough Conway Carrickaport Lough References and notes Notes Citations Primary references Secondary references External