What is recorded here

Carrickabraghy holds a large irregular outcrop projecting from the hillside, marked by at least one doubtful rock art figure. Van Hoek identified the site in 1987, linking it to the prehistoric rock art of County Donegal. The stones still stand where human hands first shaped them, preserving a moment of creative courage across the centuries.

Identified by Van Hoek in 1987 and described as 'Only c. 10m SW of DON 1 (DG003-011-) is a large irregular outcrrop, which projects from the hillside with at least one doubtful' (Van Hoek 1987, 25). Van Hoek, M.A. M. (1987) 'The prehistoric rock art of County Donegal (part 1)' UJA vol. 50, 23-46. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision: : 30 May 2010

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the rock art at Carrickabraghy may have held ritual or symbolic significance, possibly linked to territorial markers or spiritual beliefs. Its meaning remains largely undeciphered, though such art often reflects early human engagement with landscape and cosmology.

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