Rock Art, DERRYLEAGH

Rock Art in Ireland, dating from the Bronze Age

This flat section of rock outcrop is situated in rough pasture 34m SW of KE091-027----, and affords a restricted view ofthe Sneem river estuary at S. Its N end is concealed beneath a layer of peat and the exposed decorated surface measures 1.2m x .83m. The motifs comprise three cup-marks, two cup-and-rings, a cup-and-five rings, a cup-and-six gapped rings and some areas of loose pocking. A long groove extending from one of the cup-and-rings runs beneath the peat deposit. The cup-and-five rings carries three satellite cups, and a radial line which commences between the two outermost rings extends beyond the motif. The inner ring of the cup-and-six rings is joined to the second ring by a short loop, and to the fourth by a radial line. One side of the fourth ring terminates in a cup-and-ring (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. 296. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In reclaimed and improved pasture (130m OD), on a level area of ground of an otherwise E-facing slope; Farm trackway close to W. Overlooking Ardsheelhane River valley to E. Large stream nearby to S. Not located. According to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 91), ‘This

Period:
Bronze Age

Coordinates:
51.89°N, 9.88°W

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