What is recorded here

Situated on a fairly level landscape. Archaeological monitoring (03E1761) over a wide area W and N of Lough Errew identified numerous archaeological features that could be preserved in situ, including this spread of burn mound material. It consists of a small extent of heat-shattered stone and charcoal enriched soil (dims 9m E-W; 6m N-S) with a spread of charcoal just to the S. (Read 2004, 14, No. 34) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 8 January 2020

Burnt mound in Rinn is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by the presence of heat-shattered stones and charcoal. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early land use and possible ceremonial activity in the region.

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