Rock Art, KEALDUFF UPPER

Rock Art in Ireland, dating from the Bronze Age

This large, roughly wedge-shaped section of rock outcrop features a smooth decorated surface, 4.2m x 2m, which slopes upwards to NE. Disposed on a slight fissure is a finely executed and well-preserved cruciform motif. It is formed by grooves that terminate in cupmarks enclosed by arcs within penannular rings; similar devices occur within two of the angles of the motif. Elsewhere there are cupmarks enclosed by one to four rings, most of them featuring a long radial groove extending from the innermost ring. In one instance there is a scattering of pockmarks between the innermost and second rings. At one end of the rock a long curved groove terminates in a cupmark. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 66 (a) The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 346. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In mountain heath, on an E-facing slope; Excellent views of River Behy valley N->E->SE and surrounding mountains. This rock art location is in a natural hollow that is becoming engulfed by a dense growth of furze; A small stream is c. 4m to E and another stream is c. 5m to SW. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone boulder (dims. 3.10m NE-SW; 1.70m NW-SE; ma

Period:
Bronze Age

Coordinates:
52.01°N, 10.00°W

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