What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as Burnt Mound. Recorded period: UNCERTAIN. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Burnt Mound in Tiroony is a prehistoric ritual or industrial site, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age. Its significance lies in providing evidence of ancient heating or ceremonial practices, though its exact function remains debated.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
ENCLOSURE in TiroonyENCLOSURE · 580 yd
ENCLOSURE; MONASTIC SETTLEMENT; CHURCH; GRAVEYARD (site of): DUNMISK FORT in DunmiskENCLOSURE; MONASTIC SETTLEMENT; CHURCH; GRAVEYARD (site of): DUNMISK FORT · 659 yd
GRAVEYARD: RELIGNAMAN or RELICKNAMAN from RELIG NA MBAN The Women's' Graveyard in CarrickmoreGRAVEYARD: RELIGNAMAN or RELICKNAMAN from RELIG NA MBAN The Women's' Graveyard · 1.6 mi
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 3.0 mi
Captain Stewart's HillMountain / peak · 3.3 mi
RATH & C17TH BAWN: BAWNTOWN in CloghfinRATH & C17TH BAWN: BAWNTOWN · 3.4 mi
Sixmilecross Presbyterian ChurchChurch · 3.6 mi
Altamuskin Post OfficeHouse · 4.2 mi
Pomeroy ForestForest · 5.4 mi
PLANTATION HOUSE & BAWN in THE BonnPLANTATION HOUSE & BAWN · 5.6 mi
SlievemoreMountain / peak · 5.7 mi
Creggan WoodForest · 5.7 mi