What is recorded here

Fulacht fia in Ross (tireragh By.) is a fulacht fia in Ross (tireragh By.), County Sligo, Ireland. The oval mound measures 12 metres north-south, 7.5 metres east-west and 0.6 metre high, holding shattered sandstone within charcoal-rich soil on the north side of a stream. A slight dip on the east edge may mark the trough, while a possible burnt mound lies 6 metres west and another burnt mound sits 30 metres north-east.

Situated on the N side of a stream, bordering the SW side of an expanse of wet pasture. The stream flows from a spring located at the base of a N-facing slope c. 25m to SW. A compact, oval-shaped mound (12m N-S; 7.5m E-W; H 0.6m) composed of a concentration of shattered sandstone in charcoal-rich soil. A slight slump or dip on the E side may indicate the location of the trough. There is a possible burnt mound (SL019-204001) 6m to W, a burnt mound (SL019-204003) c. 30m to NE, and a holy well (SL019-081) c. 25m to SW. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 12 May 2011

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