What is recorded here

Located in a fairly level landscape, it was first identified and recorded by Melanie McQuade. An area of broken and burnt stone (dims c. 10m x c. 8m) was visible at the E corner of a ploughed and planted field. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 5 November, 2015

Burnt mound in Ballyboy is a prehistoric ritual or industrial site, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age. Its significance lies in providing evidence of ancient heating or ceremonial practices, common across Ireland during this period.

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