Burnt mound in Arlinstown

In rough grazing, on an E-facing slope. According to local information, a mound of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil was encountered and dispersed during drainage works in this field. There were no visible remains of this possible burnt mound in 2005. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

A burnt mound, likely dating to the Bronze Age. These features are commonly associated with domestic or ritual activities, such as water heating, and provide insight into early settlement practices.