Mound in Ruanes

In pasture. Roughly circular mound of charcoal-enriched soil (12.6m E-W; 12m N-S; H 0.6m); material not consistent with fulacht fiadh. Similar mound (13869) c. 40m to W. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

A roughly circular mound of enriched soil, likely a Neolithic funerary or ceremonial feature; its similarity to other mounds in the area suggests a broader ritual landscape.