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In 1845 Thomas Fagan (1845-8) was shown 'the ruins of one of those ancient sepultures called Dermot and Grania's Bed'. It was in Ballyness townland c. 11/2 furlongs (c. 300m) N of the road leading from Falcarragh to Gortahork. According to Fagan, it originally occupied a space 20 yards (c. 18m) by 10 yards (c. 9m) and consisted of 'several large graves' enclosed at sides and ends by great slabs, many of which had been robbed for building work. At the date of Fagan's visit the site had been largely reclaimed and only a 'few' stones 2-4 feet (c. 0.6-1.2m) high marked the spot. During the digging out of the graves 'human bones, sea-sand and shells and also some curious stones and old silver coin' were reportedly discovered.
Fagan 1845-8, book 4, 26.
The above description was published in the 'Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume VI, County Donegal.' Compiled by: Eamon Cody (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002).
Date of upload: 22 September 2008
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