What is recorded here

Discovered in 2003 during test trenching in advance of the construction of the Ennis Bypass and Western Relief Road at the edge of and close to the surface of a peat bog and excavated in 2004. Excavation revealed seven discrete prehistoric burnt mounds (CL033-162001- to CL033-162007-). This record is for Area vii which comprised a burnt spread (7m x 5m; T 0.1-0.2m) located between peat deposits. A radiocarbon determination of 2290-2040 Cal BC was obtained. (Taylor 2006; Bermingham, Hull and Taylor 2012) Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 30 May 2017

Burnt mound in Cahircalla More is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, dated to approximately 2000–800 BCE, characterized by the presence of heat-shattered stones and evidence of repeated heating and cooling. Its significance lies in providing insight into prehistoric land use, domestic or ceremonial activities, and technological practices in the region.

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