What is recorded here
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A burnt mound in Lifford, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, represents a common type of prehistoric ritual or domestic site featuring heated stones. Its significance lies in providing insight into early land use and ceremonial practices in the region.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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