Rock Art, DERRYLEAGH

Rock Art in Ireland, dating from the Bronze Age

Located c. 100m N of KE091-027---- on a slight platform, the flat upper surface of this lozenge-shaped boulder measures 1m x .54m x .3m high. The motifs consist of four cupmarks, a cup-and-ring, two short linear grooves and a lightly pocked curvilinear groove (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. 295. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013 In reclaimed and improved pasture (130m OD), on an E-facing slope, to N of a farm trackway; Large stream nearby to S and forestry plantation W->N. Overlooking Ardsheelhane river valley to E. Not located. According to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 91), ‘Located c. 100m N of [rock art] KE091-027---- on a slight platform, the flat upper surface of this lozenge-shaped boulder measures 1m x .54m x .3m high. The motifs consist of four cupmarks, a cup-and-ring, two short linear grooves and a lightly pocked curvilinear groove (information: A. Purcell).’ According to local information, this rock art stone may have been buried or cleared to margin of field during land improvements. No obvious rock art located upon searching along the field boundary. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of up

Period:
Bronze Age

Coordinates:
51.89°N, 9.88°W

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