Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghBurnt mound / fulacht fiadh
PREHISTORIC · BURNT MOUND

Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9580
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
BURNT MOUND
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burnt mound is a prehistoric burnt mound, or fulacht fiadh, located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. This monument type dates to the Bronze Age and consists of a mound composed of heat-fractured stone and charcoal-rich soil, evidence of repeated heating and cooling cycles. Fulachtaí fiadh are thought to have functioned as cooking sites, possibly for the preparation of large quantities of food, though their precise use remains debated among archaeologists. The site's survival provides important evidence for Bronze Age settlement patterns and domestic practices in the Ulster landscape.

Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9580. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh?

Burnt mound is a prehistoric burnt mound, or fulacht fiadh, located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9580.

What period does Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh date from?

Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a burnt mound. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh?

Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 9580.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (5.3 km), Multi-period church site - monastic site, medieval church & graveyard, cross-shaft & base etc. (5.5 km), Platform rath (6.2 km).

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