What is recorded here

In pasture, on the NW bank of a stream. A spread (17m NE-SW; 12m NW-SE) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil. 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 Farranastig is a Neolithic ritual or industrial site, dating to approximately 4000–2500 BCE. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early human activity, possibly related to cooking, feasting, or ceremonial practices.

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