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Burnt mound in Lissooleen

Burnt mound

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'A similar mound occurs immediately to the north [of KE030-110----]. This measures 10.0m N-S by 9.00m E-W by 0.60m in height. A trough area opens to the east and measures 3.00m N-S by 2.50m E-W.' Compiled by Michael Connolly for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland as part of a survey of the Lee Valley area in 1996-97. Date of upload: 27 April 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 processing.

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