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Burnt mound in Ardnahow

Burnt mound
Burnt mound in Ardnahow
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Located in pasture, in a slight SE-NW valley close to the source of a spring. There is local information about an area of burnt and broken stone which was visible during land reclamation. It is not visible at ground level. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore. Date of upload: 20th May, 2011.
A burnt mound; likely dating to the Bronze Age. It represents a domestic or ritual site, possibly associated with heat-related activities such as cooking or ceremonial practices.

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