Burnt mound in Ballyhass

In tillage. A spread (10m N-S; 8m E-W) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil. Another possible burnt mound (CO024-247----) lies c. 80m to the W. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

Burnt mound in Ballyhass is a Neolithic ritual or industrial site, dating to c. 4000–2500 BCE, characterised by heat-shattered stones and charcoal-rich soil. Such features are commonly associated with geothermal activity, cooking, or ceremonial practices in early farming communities.