Burnt mound in Coumaraglinmountain

Situated on a NW-facing slope in the valley of the upper Araglin river. A slight grass-covered rise (dims. c. 20m N-S; c. 15m E-W; H c. 0.3m) composed of burnt and broken stone in a black matrix (D 0.3m) which was exposed in a pipe trench during 1996. This monument forms part of the national monument complex at Coumaraglinmountain (National Monuments (Preservation) Order No. 4 of 1996). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 6 May 2011

Burnt mound in Coumaraglinmountain is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by a heap of heat-shattered stones. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early land use and possible ceremonial activity in the upper Araglin river valley.