Burnt mound in Ballyedmond (ballaghkeen By., Monamolin Ed)

Located on a gentle E-facing slope with a slight W-E stream and townland boundary just to the N. An oval area of blackened soil and fire-cracked stones (dims. 14m x 7m) is visible when the area is ploughed. The burnt mounds (WX021-038----; WX021-038001-) are c. 45m to the SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 15 June, 2012

Burnt mound, likely dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in providing evidence of prehistoric ritual or industrial activity, such as heat-treated stone use in cooking, hide processing, or ceremonial practices.