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Burnt mound in Mullaunreagh

Burnt mound

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Located towards the bottom of a S-facing slope with a small NE-SW stream c. 180m to the SE. A spread of burnt and cracked stones and black clay (dims.11m N-S; 9m E-W) is visible when the field is ploughed. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 21 May, 2012
Burnt mound in Mullaunreagh is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by heated stones and darkened soil. Its significance lies in providing evidence of prehistoric activity, possibly related to cooking, metalworking, or ceremonial practices.

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