What is recorded here

Located on the broad plateau of Platten. Archaeological excavation (E000973) recorded a spread of burnt stone (dims 28m E-W; 23m N-S) in probing topsoil c. 90m N of the excavated fulachta fia (ME020-029002-; ME020-029003-), but it has since become incorporated into a quarry without investigation. (Campbell 1994, 4; 1995, 74, site 3) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 23 October, 2015

Burnt mound in Sheephouse is a fulacht fia, dating to the Early to Middle Bronze Age. These features are significant as they provide insights into prehistoric cooking, feasting, or ritual practices in Ireland.

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