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Burnt mound in Corbally South (barrymore By., Lisgoold Par.)

Burnt mound

What is recorded here

At the N end of an expansive field of wheat in flat terrain with extensive views to S and E. A levelled spread of burnt material visible as a darkened cropmark (diam. 20m N-S; 21m E-W) on the digital globe on 23 July 2019. A spring line in proximity is marked on second and third editions of the Ordnance Survey maps. This features probably represents a levelled fulachta fia and was reported by Ms Mary Sleeman. Compiled by: Margaret Keane Updated on: 23 July 2019
Burnt mound, likely dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in providing evidence of ancient domestic or industrial activity, possibly related to cooking, metalworking, or ceremonial practices.

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