Rock Art, CARHOOMEENGAR EAST

Rock Art in Ireland, dating from the Bronze Age

In rough pasture, on the lower S-facing slopes of Peakeen Mountain. The upper surface of an outcrop of sandstone (3m N-S; 2.85m E-W), which inclines to the E and protrudes above the surface of the bog, bears rock art. The motifs occurs mainly on the N side of the rock-face and are enclosed by a large shallow groove (Wth 3cm), curving from W to N. The motifs consist of five cupmarks, twelve cup-and-rings, four cup-and-two rings and one cup-and-three rings. The cup-and-three rings motif has two parallel radial lines extending from the inner ring through to the outer rings. A central groove runs E-W along the area of decoration before joining a natural crack in the rock. A second, broader groove extends through the cordon before disappearing off the edge of the rock-face. Five incised conjoined rings and one single incised ring occur outside the main decoration on the S side of the rock-face. (Coyne 2001, 16-19). To see a 3D model of this monument visit: https://skfb.ly/SJuu The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011 In rough pasture (155m OD), on a NE-facing slope, c. 10m to SSE of a coniferous plantation; Good views of Peakeen Mountain and Knoc

Period:
Bronze Age

Coordinates:
51.91°N, 9.59°W

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