Rock Art, KEALDUFF UPPER

Rock Art in Ireland, dating from the Bronze Age

In mountain heath (151m OD), in area of rock outcrop and boulders, on a NE-facing slope. Excellent view of Behy River valley to NE and overlooked by horseshoe of mountains enclosing SE->SW->N. A smooth and fractured sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 1.60m E-W; 1.20m N-S; max. H 0.55m) which is subrectangular in plan. The decorated surface (dims. 0.10m E-W; 0.10m N-S) has a gentle S-facing aspect and bears a well-defined cupmark (diam. 6cm; D 6mm) located upon E side of this rock outcrop; A natural hollow is adjacent to W. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 18 July 2017

Period:
Bronze Age

Coordinates:
52.01°N, 10.00°W

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