Burnt mound in Greenwood

In pasture, located on a small peninsula of gently elevated stony ground, which projects into the NE end of Bekan Lough. The peninsula is surrounded by the lake on the S, W and N sides; on the E side there is a natural depression of wet ground beyond which ground rises to a ridge –the peninsula may have been almost an island in the past. An elongated surface spread of shattered stone in black charcoal-rich soil was exposed by ploughing. The spread (Wth 7.4m) extended for 20m in a shallow arc SSW–N, with a few small discrete patches (1-2m across) of burnt stone 4-6m to N and NE. There is a burnt mound (MA092-116----) c. 140m to N, a burnt mound (MA092-115----) c. 130m to ESE, and an another possible burnt mound (MA092-117----) c. 180m to ESE. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 25 May 2022

Burnt mound in Greenwood is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by the presence of heat-shattered stones, likely used for cooking, hide processing, or ceremonial purposes. Its location on a peninsula suggests a strategic or symbolic significance in relation to the surrounding water.