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Burnt mound in Raheenduff (shelmaliere West By.)

Burnt mound

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Located in a small N-S valley. A magnetic gradiometer survey (20R0129) over an extensive area identified a circular feature (diam. c. 10m) with a strong magnetic signal, which may indicate a possible burnt mound or fulacht fia. (Nicholls 2020, 6 F 2, Figs 3, 5, 18) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 30 December 2020
Burnt mound, likely dating to the Bronze Age. Its presence suggests ritual or domestic activity, such as water heating or ceremonial practices, typical of the period.

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