What is recorded here

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as BURNT MOUNDS (5). Recorded period: PREHISTORIC. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

Burnt mounds, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, are prehistoric ritual or industrial sites characterized by heaps of heat-shattered stones. Their significance lies in providing insights into early human activity, such as cooking, metalworking, or ceremonial practices.

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