What is recorded here

Fulacht fia in Killoran (Moyne parish) is a fulacht fia in Killoran (Moyne parish), County Tipperary, Ireland. It lies at the base of the north-facing slope of a small esker in undulating countryside. Excavation during soil stripping revealed a ploughed-out horseshoe-shaped mound of burnt material, eight metres long, seven metres wide and 0.3 metres deep, aligned east to west.

Situated at the base of the N-facing slope of a small esker in undulating countryside. A fulacht fia discovered during soil stripping, no visible trace prior to excavation. The site consists of a ploughed-out horseshoe-shaped mound (L 8m; Wth 7m; D 0.3m) of burnt material orientated E-W with a square-shaped trough (L 1.5m; Wth 1.5m; D 0.3m) which had been backfilled with fire-cracked stone and charcoal-rich soil. A small chert thumbnail scraper was recovered from the mound material. (Stevens 1998, 171-2) Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.