What is recorded here

Burnt mound in Liscam is a burnt mound in Liscam, County Roscommon, Ireland. It occupies a low-lying landscape in the valley of the upper Cross river. Local information describes a scatter of broken and burnt stones in a black matrix that becomes visible when the area is ploughed, although the precise location remains uncertain. Rath (RO048-007001-) stands roughly 110m to the north.

On a low-lying landscape in the valley of the upper Cross river. There is local information on a scatter of broken and burnt stones in a black matrix which is visible when the area is ploughed, although the precise location is not certain. Rath (RO048-007001-) is c. 110m to the N. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

Burnt mound in Liscam is a Bronze Age ritual or industrial site, characterized by heat-shattered stones and a dark, organic-rich matrix. Its significance lies in providing evidence of prehistoric land use and possible ceremonial activity in the upper Cross river valley.

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