Burnt mound in Rincullia

A burnt mound excavated by Emer Dennehy (02E0670) and described as 'a circular mound, 16m in diameter and 0.84m deep. It was composed of 70% limestone and 30% sandstone in a charcoal-enriched matrix. Six phases of activity were identified in the mound. A shallow rectangular trough was present at the base of the mound, measuring 4.3m north-south by 2.45m.' This description is posted on the web at the following internet address (accessed 2 August 2012): http://www.excavations.ie Compiled by: Denis Power Date of Upload: 2 August 2012

Burnt mound in Rincullia is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by a circular mound constructed from heated stones and organic material. Its significance lies in providing evidence of prehistoric thermal activity, possibly related to cooking, hide processing, or ceremonial practices.