What is recorded here

Oval shaped spread, very low mound of black soil (charcoal enriched), 8m x 10m, with heat shattered stones. Compiled by: Mary Sleeman Date of upload revision: 14 March 2022

Burnt mound in Lisheen is a Neolithic ritual or industrial site, dating to approximately 4000–2500 BCE. It is significant as evidence of early human activity involving heat-treated stones, possibly for cooking, heating water, or ceremonial purposes.

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