Burnt mound in Cloonbullig

In pasture, on SE bank of a stream. When inspected in 1998, a layer (L 1.5m; D 0.15-0.2m) of black charcoal-rich soil incorporating much shattered stone was visible in section where a portion of the stream bank has been cut away to allow farm stock access to the water. It was not possible to determine the full extent of the layer. There is no above ground evidence of a mound. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 23 November 2022

Burnt mound in Cloonbullig is a prehistoric ritual or industrial site, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age. Its significance lies in providing evidence of ancient fire-related activities, possibly for ceremonial, metallurgical, or heat-treated stone working purposes.