What is recorded here

Burnt mound in Killoran (Moyne parish) is a burnt mound in Killoran (Moyne parish), County Tipperary, Ireland. It is on the east-facing slope of a low rise, with bogland to the north and east. A machine-cut trench two metres wide exposed a large spread of fire-cracked stone and charcoal. Two other burnt mounds are nearby to the east.

Situated on the E-facing slope of a low rise of ground with bogland to the N and E. Nearby burnt mounds (TN036-050/014/016) lie 100m and 60m to the E respectively.The site consisted of a large spread of fire-cracked stone and charcoal identified in the section of a 2m wide machine-cut trench. (Stevens 2000, 197) Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Burnt mound in Killoran; likely dates to the Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its association with domestic or ritual activities involving heat, common in early farming communities.

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