What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as BURNT MOUNDS (2). Recorded period: POST-MED; C17TH. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Burnt mounds, likely dating to the Bronze Age, are ritual or industrial features associated with heat-related activities. Their significance lies in providing insights into prehistoric land use and social practices.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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