What is recorded here

Situated in a broad river basin with the S-N stream curving around it to the W. An area of burnt and broken stone (dims. 14m x 10.5m) is visible during land reclamation. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22nd December 2008

Burnt mound in Loughdeheen is a prehistoric ritual or industrial site, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early human activity, possibly related to heat-treated processes or ceremonial practices.

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