What is recorded here
In pasture, on a steep N-facing slope. Black soil and heat-shattered stone exposed where shallow gully has been dug along inside of field boundary. According to local information, natural springs exist to N and have been harnessed via pipe to holding tank to S. Enclosures (TS070-063---- and TS064----) located c. 70m and 240m to NE and N respectively.
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 26 August 2011
A burnt mound in Colman (Hennessy), likely dating to the Bronze Age, is associated with ritual or industrial activity involving heat-treated stone. Its location near natural springs suggests possible use in water-related ceremonies or tanning processes.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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