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Burnt mound in Drummin

Burnt mound

What is recorded here

Situated in reclaimed grassland. Outline of low circular-shaped mound (approx. diam. 10m) visible on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-13. Visible as a grove of trees on OSi Historic 25-inch map and as a low rise with tree planted on top on 1840 ed. OSi 6-inch map. Possibly an archaeological mound which was reuse as a tree-plantation in the post-1700 period. Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien Date of upload: 25 January 2020
Burnt mound in Drummin is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by a low circular mound associated with heat-related activities. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early land use and possible ceremonial practices in the local area.

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