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Burnt mound in Oulartard

Burnt mound

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Located in a hollow on a W-facing slope. A circular area of burnt and cracked stones (diam. 13m) is visible around a slight prominence when the area is ploughed. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 7 June, 2012
Burnt mound, likely dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. These features are commonly associated with ritual or industrial activities, such as heat-treated stone use in cooking or hide-scalding.

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