What is recorded here

Situated at the bottom of a N-S valley at the E side with the N-S stream immediately to the W. An area of burnt and broken stone (diam. 11m) is visible when ploughed. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore. Date of upload/revision: 21st December 2010.

Burnt mound in Johnstown 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 heat-treated processes or ceremonial practices.

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