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Burnt mound in Park (aghnameadle Par.)

Burnt mound

What is recorded here

Large burnt mound up to 25m across on a slightly E facing slope overlooking an area of wetland. A small saddle quern was recovered from the topsoil stripping. Delayed access through landowner issues. A second cutting at park 2 also has part of a burnt mound in it. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 22 September 2008
Burnt mound, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Such features are commonly associated with domestic or ritual activities, possibly representing hearths or heat-related structures, and provide insight into early land use and settlement patterns.

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Recorded monument

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