What is recorded here

Situated in a lowlying marshy field on the SE outskirts of Sixmilebridge c. 40m W of a stream flowing S. Excavated during test trenching in 2007 as part of the archaeological assessment of a proposed mixed-use development (Cummins 2008; Licence no. 07E1164). A burnt spread (10.5m N-S; 10m E-W) comprised of heat-shattered stones in a charcoal-enriched soil matrix. A second burnt spread (CL052-078001-) was found 40m to the N. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 20 February 2019

Burnt mound in Ballyliddan West is a prehistoric ritual or industrial site, likely dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in providing evidence of ancient thermal activity, possibly related to ceremonial practices or craft production.

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