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Burnt mound in Blanchvillespark

Burnt mound

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The remains of this possible burnt mound are represented by an irregular oval mound aligned E-W (17.9m x 10.2m) with an off-center depression located c. 4.3m from E edge (pers. comm. Emmet Byrnes). Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 2 May 2017
Burnt mound, likely dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its potential use as a heat-related structure, possibly for cooking, hide-scalding, or ritual purposes, reflecting early technological and social practices.

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