What is recorded here

Situated on a gentle N-facing slope. An area of broken and burnt stones (dims c. 12m x c. 7m) in a black clay matrix is visible when the area is ploughed. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload; 21 March, 2014

Burnt mound in Clougheast is a Neolithic ritual or industrial site, dating to approximately 4000–2500 BCE. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early human activity, possibly related to heat-treated stone processes or ceremonial practices.

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