Midden in An Bun Beag

Knowles (1901, 346) and Brunicardi (1914, 195) record that hammerstones, split pebbles, flint and pottery were found in the sandhills here. There are several other reports of similar finds about here (NMI). 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