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Burnt mound in Kildaree

Burnt mound

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Located on an expanse of level, damp pasture bordering the S bank of the River Deel. This levelled burnt mound consists of a surface spread (diam. c.6-7m) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal fragments. There is a burnt mound (MA038-182----) 25m to S and another (MA038-184----) is located 25m to ESE. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 20 August 2019
Burnt mound (fulacht fiadh), likely dating to the Bronze Age. These features are significant as they provide evidence of prehistoric cooking, processing, or ritual activity.

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