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Burnt mound in Kilmanaheen

Burnt mound

What is recorded here

Ploughing revealed a spread (diam. c. 15m) of charcoal and heat-shattered stones consistent with burnt mound material. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 19 October 2021
Burnt mound, likely dating to the Bronze Age. Such features are commonly associated with domestic or ritual activities, though their exact function remains debated.

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