Burnt mound in Ravakeel

In pasture, on a N-facing slope with views N over the town of Ballincollig. Traces of a spread of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil were noted on the ground at this location. There is a stream c. 20m to the W and a fulacht fia (CO085-125----) c. 25m to the SE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

Burnt mound in Ravakeel is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by heat-shattered stones and charcoal-rich soil. Its location suggests possible ritual activity or thermal processing related to early metallurgy or ceremonial practices.