What is recorded here

Situated on a N-facing slope overlooking the inner harbour of Wexford. Archaeological testing (06E1089) identified the remains of a burnt mound spread (dims c. 22m x c. 20m) in Trench 2 of Field 6 on a large development site. It was set aside for further work, should it be deemed necessary. (McLoughlin 2007, 6, 9) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 13 December, 2012

Burnt mound in Ballyboggan is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterised by a heap of heat-shattered stones, likely used for heat-related activities such as cooking, hide-scalding, or ceremonial purposes. Its location overlooking the Wexford inner harbour suggests a strategic or symbolic significance in the Bronze Age landscape.

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