What is recorded here

Marcagh's Knowe is a levelled hillock in good Donegal land, perhaps marking a lost rider's monument or perhaps never more than a natural rise. It still offers excellent views, and that much is certain.

Marked as an antiquity and described as Marcagh's (the rider's?) Knowe or hill on the OS 6-inch maps. The site consists of a much levelled natural hillock. It is possible that a monument was located here but its existence or nature could not be established. It is situated in good land with excellent views. (Kinahan 1885-86, 426). 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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