What is recorded here

Burnt mound in Liscam is a burnt mound in Liscam, County Roscommon, Ireland. It occupies a low-lying landscape in the valley of the upper Cross river, about 120 metres west of a rath. A circular scatter of broken and burnt stones, 3.5 metres across, lies within a black matrix visible in a ploughed field. Another burnt mound sits 40 metres to the southeast.

On a low-lying landscape in the valley of the upper Cross river, c. 120m W of rath (RO048-007001-). Circular scatter of broken and burnt stones (diam. 3.5m) in a black matrix visible in a ploughed field. Burnt mound (RO048-181002-) is c. 40m to the SE. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

Burnt mound in Liscam is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by a circular scatter of burnt stones. Its presence suggests activity related to heat-intensive processes or ceremonial practices typical of the period.

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