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Burnt mound in Knockaderry Lower

Burnt mound

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Situated in pasture towards the bottom of a SE-facing slope with a W-E stream adjacent to the S. A fulacht fia was noted in the 1950s (NMI file). It is not visible at ground level, and the precise location is not known. Burnt mound (WA016-053002-) is adjacent c. 100m to the E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore. Date of upload/revision: 21st December 2010.
A fulacht fia, dating to the Early Medieval period, typically associated with domestic or ritual activities. Its significance lies in providing insights into prehistoric cooking practices and settlement patterns.

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