Burnt mound in Ballynahila — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Located in pasture on a level landscape. There is local information regarding a mound of fire-cracked stones in a black matrix. It is almost completely dispersed, but is visible when the area is ploughed. A second mound (WA024-104----) was in the same general area. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore. Date of upload/revision: 12th May, 2011.

Burnt mound in Ballynahila is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by fire-cracked stones. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early land use and possible ceremonial activity in the region.

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