What is recorded here
Archaeological excavation (Licence No. 02E0542) revealed two large spreads of burnt mound material extending along the S bank of the Rathnew River, with two large 'trough features', pits and stake-holes between them (Bennett 2004, 525-6)
Date of upload: 23 October 2012
Burnt mound in Ballybeg is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by heat-shattered stones and associated features such as pits and stake-holes. Its significance lies in providing evidence of prehistoric activity related to cooking, metallurgy, or ceremonial practices in the local landscape.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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