Burnt mound in Ballingowan (trughanacmy By.)

'Situated in a large reclaimed field immediately to the east of a small tributary of the River Lee, which was deep ploughed in 1997, are a series of low stone-filled mounds. Boulder clay is obvious where the top of the mound has been denuded, this probably being the result of the sod being turned. Some evidence of burnt stone is apparent.....the largest of the three mounds [see KE029-307----, KE029-306----] is also the most northerly example in this field. It measures 8.50m N-S by 7.50m E-W and survives to a height of 0.25m above surrounding ground level. The trough, which opens to the west, is 3.50m N-S by 1.00m E-W. The bottom of this trough is 0.45m below the crest of the mound. As in the previous examples this site has been much disturbed due to land reclaimation and deep ploughing.' Compiled by Michael Connolly for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland as part of a survey of the Lee Valley area in 1996-97. Date of upload: 27 April 2012

Burnt mound in Ballingowan is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, likely used for heat-related activities such as cooking, hide processing, or ceremonial purposes. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early land use and social practices in the region.