What is recorded here

Partially excavated in advance of construction of the N9/N10 Kilcullen-Waterford Road (Excavation Licence number E2576). A burnt spread (L 11m, Wth 9m D 0.2m) an unlined trough and 5 pits were uncovered. (Hegarty L. 2009, 44) Reference: Hegarty L. (2009) 'Johnstown Fulachta fiadh' in I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2006: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 44 (185). Bray. Wordwell Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 November 2010

Burnt mound in Johnstown is a Neolithic ritual or industrial site, dating to approximately 4000–2500 BCE, characterized by the presence of heat-shattered stones and associated features. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early land use and possible ceremonial or craft activities in the region.

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