Rock Art, CLEHAGH

Rock Art in Ireland, dating from the Bronze Age

An exposed area of natural rock 2.5m × 1.55m with 14 crosses, 1 cross in a circle and 4 cupmarks inscribed (M. R. Colhoun). All the crosses are less than .25m in length and breadth. It is located in a kink of a field boundary in boggy terrain. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Period:
Bronze Age

Coordinates:
55.26°N, 7.39°W

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