What is recorded here
Following the finding of a bronze pin and adzehead in a black layer here the site was excavated (NMI). Three layers of shells, a hearth, a trench and paving were found. These layers may still be seen in the face of a large sand dune.
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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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Saint Andrew's Church (Templecrone)watch tower · 627 yd
CarrickfinnOfficial bathing water · 1133 yd
Braade StrandBeach / strand · 1296 yd
quay/wharfquay/wharf · 1.1 mi
Trá Dún MórBeach / strand · 1.4 mi
An tOileán CarrachIslet · 1.6 mi
Rinnalea Point / Na Reanna LiathaHeadland · 2.2 mi
Allagh IslandIslet · 2.3 mi
Annagary HillMountain / peak · 2.5 mi
Main WallCliff · 3.1 mi