Prehistoric site

An excavation here produced evidence for a Late Mesolithic flint-working site. It was situated on a raised shingle beach created during the maximum marine transgression at Dunaff Bay. A date of c. 3,500 to 3,000 B.C. would seem appropriate. A section through the beach is still visible. (Addyman and Vernon 1966, Woodman 1978) 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. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008