Rock Art, ALTASHANE OR CABADOOEY

Rock Art in Ireland, dating from the Bronze Age

A standing stone (DG011-014----) orientated N-S on its long axis. On the E face there is 1 cup-and-circle and at least 19 cup-marks. There are also some possible cup-marks on the W face. Situated in pasture land on an E facing slope. 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 revised upload: 21 October 2015

Period:
Bronze Age

Coordinates:
55.27°N, 7.33°W

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