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Indicated — Grangemellon

Mound

Why this matters

A Neolithic burial mound, likely dating to the Early to Middle Bronze Age, based on regional typology and historical references. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of prehistoric funerary practices in the area, though no visible remains or artifacts have been recorded.

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Overview

Indicated — Grangemellon is recorded as Mound in Kildare. Shown as a small circular mound on 1909 OS 6-inch map (max diam. Referred to by Meldon as an 'old tumulus' (JKAS 1891-1895, 96).

Who made it and when

The saved account records: Shown as a small circular mound on 1909 OS 6-inch map (max diam.

How it was made and used

The saved account records: Referred to by Meldon as an 'old tumulus' (JKAS 1891-1895, 96).

What was found

The saved account records: 'Excavations 2004' 2007, No. 824, p.197.

What remains

The saved account records: Test-trenching (04E1021) of new house in vicinity produced no archaeology.

Why it mattered

Indicated — Grangemellon matters as a recorded mound tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.

History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.

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