What is recorded here
This is the record for the burnt mound and associated pits partially excavated by Gill McLoughlin (E4055) on the N11 road improvement scheme. Radiocarbon dates from the excavation place it in the late Neolithic/early Bronze Age period. (McLoughlin 2010b)
Compiled by: Denis Power
Date of upload: 15 January 2013
Burnt mound in Cranagh is a late Neolithic/early Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by heat-affected stones and associated pits. Its significance lies in providing evidence of domestic or ceremonial activities, contributing to understanding of early prehistoric settlement in the region.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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