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Burnt mound in Ballynevoga

Burnt mound
Burnt mound in Ballynevoga
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Located in pasture on a gentle E-facing slope close to a well. There is local information about an extensive area of broken and burnt stone visible during land reclamation. 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. Date of upload: 26th April, 2011. Compiled by: Michael Moore.
Burnt mound in Ballynevoga is a Neolithic ritual or industrial site, dating to approximately 4000–2500 BCE. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early human activity, possibly related to cooking, feasting, or ceremonial practices.

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