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Burnt mound in Lisheen

Burnt mound

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A burnt mound in the Lisheen area, typically dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, is a type of archaeological feature associated with domestic or ritual activity, often involving heat-treated stone. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early human settlement and land use in the region.

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