What is recorded here

Situated on the N bank of a small E-W stream that joins the N-S Kayle stream c. 350m to the W. This is a low kidney shaped mound (L 18m; H 0.2m) composed of burnt and broken stones visible when it is ploughed. The site of the horizontal mill (WX040-073001-) is at a slight bend in the stream c. 10m to the SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 19 Februarly, 2013

Burnt mound in Coolboy 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 processes or ceremonial practices.

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