Burnt mound in Sillaheens

Situated in pasture on a S-facing slope. There is local information regarding an area of broken and burnt stones visible during land reclamation. It is not visible at ground level. 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. Date of upload/revision: 23 December 2008

A burnt mound; likely dates to the Bronze Age. These features are commonly associated with domestic or ritual activities, such as heat-treated stone structures for cooking or ceremonial purposes.