What is recorded here

Located in pasture at the bottom of a shallow valley with a NW-SE stream c. 30m to the N. There is local knowledge of an area of burnt and broken stones found during land reclamation. It is not visible at ground level. 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/revision: 23 December 2008

Burnt mound in Carrowleigh is a prehistoric ritual or industrial site, typically dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, characterized by heat-shattered stones. Its significance lies in providing evidence of ancient thermal activity, possibly related to cooking, hide processing, or ceremonial practices.

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