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Burnt mound in Lissooleen

Burnt mound

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'To the west of this (KE030-115----) is another circular mound of almost identical dimensions, 8.00m N-S by 7.00m E-W and is 0.40m in height.' Compiled by Michael Connolly for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland as part of a survey of the Lee Valley area in 1996-97. Date of upload: 27 April 2012
Burnt mound in Lissooleen is a Neolithic ritual or industrial site, dating to approximately 4000–2500 BCE. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early human activity, possibly related to heat-treated stone use or ceremonial practices.

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