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Burnt mound in Ballymore (ballaghkeen By.)

Burnt mound

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Located on the N bank of a small E-W stream. According to local information an area of broken and burnt stones in black clay can be seen when the area is ploughed. It is not visible in pasture. Burnt mound (WX033-028----) is c. 150m to the E. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 4 September, 2012
Burnt mound, likely dating to the Bronze Age. Its significance lies in providing evidence of ancient domestic or ritual activity, though specific cultural context remains unclear.

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