Burnt mound in Lahesseragh (nenagh Par.)

The site was uncovered during monitoring/testing in advance of Nenagh Bypasss. A large burnt mound (dims. c.22m x 28m; D 0.9m), situated in low-lying terrain (O'Brien 2000, 197). The site was badly damaged by later activity (ibid.). A fire spot/hearth was uncovered at the SE extremity of the mound spread which produced charcoal (ibid.). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Burnt mound, Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. This site represents a domestic or ritual activity area, significant for understanding prehistoric land use and water management practices in the region.