Burnt mound in Reenturk

This site is located approximately 20m west of the eastern field fence and 30m south of the northern field fence. A layer of burnt soil and stone was revealed in the north face of a drain. This burning extends in section over 3.05m. No burning was evident in the south face of the drain. No surface mound was identified in association with this burnt soil. Further burning was not identified in adjacent drains. Compiled by: Úna Cosgrove Date of upload: 04 October 2013

A burnt mound; likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age. Such features are often associated with ritual or industrial activities, though their exact function remains debated.