Burnt mound in Coolstuff

Situated on a NE-facing slope close to the headwaters of a SW-NE stream. An oval area with three concentrations of burnt and cracked stones and black earth (dims 28m E-W; 6-10m N-S) is visible when the field is ploughed. 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 March, 2013

Burnt mound in Coolstuff is a fulacht fiadh, typically dating to the Early to Middle Bronze Age. These features are significant as they provide insights into prehistoric cooking, processing, or ritual activities.