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Burnt mound in Cashel More

Burnt mound
Burnt mound in Cashel More
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In pasture, on a W-facing slope. Traces of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil occur intermittently in an area c. 10m x 10m. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
Burnt mound in Cashel More is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by heat-shattered stones and charcoal-rich soil. Its significance lies in providing evidence of ancient pyrotechnological practices or ceremonial activities.

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