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Burnt mound in Raheenarran

Burnt mound

What is recorded here

Situated beside a small stream. A circular feature (diam. c. 25m) visible on an aerial photograph (GSIAP). On inspection in 1989 there were no visible remains at ground level. Testing in 2006 in advance of a housing development (Licence no. 06E1027) revealed a curving band of burnt material consistent with that of a burnt mound. (Devine 2006; Devine 2009, 282, no. 1087) Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 29 October 2013
Burnt mound in Raheenarran is a fulacht fiadh, dating to the Early to Middle Bronze Age (c. 2000–1200 BCE). These sites were likely used for cooking, feasting, or ritual activities and are significant for understanding prehistoric settlement and land use in Ireland.

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