Burnt mound in Clooncorban

In level pasture. An irregularly shaped spread (c. 15m E-W; c. 12m N-S) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil on the S bank of a stream. There is another possible burnt mound (CO121-106----) c. 150m to the E. 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 Clooncorban is a prehistoric ritual or industrial site, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, characterized by heat-shattered stones and charcoal. Its significance lies in providing evidence of ancient thermal activity, possibly related to cooking, hide processing, or ceremonial practices.