What is recorded here

Located in a slight hollow. There is local information regarding an area of burnt and broken stones visible when ploughed. A second mound (WA025-115002-) is nearby. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore. Date of upload: 20th May, 2011.

Burnt mound in Shanaclone is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by heaps of heat-shattered stones, likely used for ceremonial or heat-related activities. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early land use and social practices in the region.

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