What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as Burnt Mound. Recorded period: L.B.A.. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Burnt Mound in Ballydown is a Late Bronze Age (L.B.A.) archaeological feature, typically associated with ritual or industrial activities involving heat. Its significance lies in providing insight into domestic or ceremonial practices of the period in the region.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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