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Burnt mound in Foulkstown

Burnt mound

What is recorded here

On a S-facing slope in undulating terrain, under pasture. Possible barrow (TS062-002----) is located 4m to SW. Low, roughly circular mound (diams. 14.3m NE-SW; 12m NW-SE; H 0.2-0.64m). Ground to S-SW-W is quite waterlogged. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
Burnt mound in Foulkstown is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by a low, circular mound containing heat-shattered stones. Its significance lies in providing evidence of prehistoric activity, possibly related to feasting, metallurgy, or ceremonial practices.

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