What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as BURNT MOUND / FULACHT FIADH. Recorded period: UNCERTAIN; PREHISTORIC. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
A fulacht fia, dating to the Early to Middle Bronze Age, commonly used for cooking or processing activities; these sites are widespread across Ireland and offer insights into prehistoric domestic and ritual practices.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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