Burnt mound in Ballynapark

This is the record for a burnt mound excavated by Goorik Dehaene (E3223) on the N11 road improvement scheme. This was a secondary area of burnt mound activity to the east of the main burnt material activity at this site (WI036-080----). It comprised two pits, a posthole and the truncated remains of a burnt spread. It is considered as being contemporary with the main area activity ehich was dated by a radiocarbon date to the early/middle Bronze Age. Dehaene 2009j) Comprised by: Denis Power Date of upload: 23 January 2013

Burnt mound, Late Bronze Age. It represents domestic or ritual activity associated with heat-related functions such as cooking or ceremonial practices.