Rock Art, DERREENY

Rock Art in Ireland, dating from the Bronze Age

Located adjacent to the previous example, the steeply sloping upper surface of this boulder measures 1.4m x 1m in maximum dimensions. The well-preserved markings are confined to its W side and comprise twelve cupmarks and an area of pocking (information: A. Purcell). 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. 291. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In rough, mountain pasture, on a N-facing slope of a rocky knoll (166m OD), with good views of Ballaghbeama Gap to N. A locus of inspection was carried out twice, yet this monument was not located. Diagram in SMR file appears to be incorrect and should be in file for another rock art site (KE082-079----). Described by Purcell (1993), as a boulder (max. dims. 1.4m x 1.0m) having a steeply sloping upper surface. The motifs are well-preserved and confined to the W-side, comprising of twelve cupmarks and an area of pocking (ibid; O’ Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 88; Entry 291). A drystone field boundary is c. 12-14m to E. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 8 March 2017

Period:
Bronze Age

Coordinates:
51.94°N, 9.79°W

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