Burnt mound in Killea (coshmore and Coshbride By.)

Situated on the floodplain of the W-E Tourig River, c. 120m N of the stream. An area of burnt and broken stone (dims. 14m x 9m; H 0.3m) 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. Revised by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 07 October 2011

Burnt mound in Killea is a prehistoric ritual or industrial site, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early human activity, possibly related to heat-related processes or ceremonial practices.