What is recorded here

In tillage. A spread (14m E-W; 6m E-W) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil. Another possible burnt mound (CO073-109002-) lies c. 50m to the SW. 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 Coolymurraghue is a prehistoric ritual or industrial site, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, characterized by heat-shattered stones and charcoal-rich soil. Its significance lies in providing evidence of ancient thermal activity, possibly related to cooking, hide-scalding, or ceremonial practices.

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