What is recorded here

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as Burnt Mound. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

Burnt Mound in Annaghmakeonan is a prehistoric ritual or domestic site, typically dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, characterized by the presence of heat-shattered stones and evidence of fire use. Such mounds are often associated with ceremonial activities or water heating, reflecting early technological and social practices in the region.

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