Burnt mound

The National Monuments Service's description

The results of this excavation were summarised by Gill McLoughlin as follows; 'Area 5C was previously identified by geophysical anomalies and verified by test excavation (Phelan 2004, licence Ref 04E1415). The site which now forms part of Phase 1B lands was archaeologically excavated and revealed a burnt mound trough dated to the early Bronze Age (2135‐1920 BC). Area 5C comprised an isolated oval pit measuring 2.8m x 1.28m x 0.5m deep, interpreted as a burnt mound trough. The main fill contained inclusions of charcoal and heat affected stones. Three possible postholes were identified within 2m of the trough to the north, northeast and southeast and may been related to a windbreak feature' (McLoughlin 2020)'. See attached photographs and plan of site courtesy of and © Gill McLoughlin of Courtney Deery Heritage Consultancy Ltd. Phelan, S. 2004 Archaeological Assessment and Impact Statement Portmarnock, Co. Dublin (Licence No.: 04E1415). Unpublished report prepared by Margaret Gowen & Co. Ltd for Ballymore Residential Ltd. McLoughlin, G. 2020 Final Archaeological Excavation Report, Station Road, Portmarnock, 18E0016. Unpublished archaeological report submitted by Courtney Deery Heritage Consultancy Ltd. to the National Monuments Service on behalf of Sherman Oaks Ltd. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Gill McLoughlin of Courtney Deery Heritage Consultancy Ltd. Date of upload: 22 June 2023