Burnt mound in Killacorraun

Located in damp pasture, reclaimed from bog. Rising ground c. 20m to W. A layer (L c. 7m E–W; D 0.4m) of shattered sandstone fragments in a charcoal-rich matrix is visible in section, at a depth of c. 1m below field surface, in the S face of an E-W drain. It overlies peat, and is overlain by peaty soil, and by a field bank which borders the drain. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 21 August 2019

Burnt mound in Killacorraun 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 feasting, heat treatment of stone, or other ceremonial practices.