What is recorded here

Crannog in Greenan occupies Inishgarve or Moylederg Island at the north end of Lough Eske beneath the Bluestack mountains. People likely extended the natural island and built a landing quay there, creating a small inhabited place rather than a mere rock. Objects from Neolithic flintwork to post-medieval pottery have been recovered, with most occupation material belonging to the medieval period. The crannog may have served as a seasonal home, refuge or trading point above the water, where life depended on reading the lake, the mountain shade and the seasons.

Inishgarve or Moylederg Island was partially excavated (Davies 1946, 92-9). The island is natural but was possibly partially extended including the building of a landing quay. Objects recovered during the excavation ranged from Neolithic flintwork to post--medieval pottery but most of the occupation material seemed to derive from the medieval period. The island lies at the N end of Lough Eske beneath the Bluestack mountains. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

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