What is recorded here

Rock art in Lisfannan (fahan Ed) is a natural stone .9m wide with a small cupmark, situated on the NW slopes of Gollan Hill.

A natural stone .9m wide with a small cupmark, situated on the NW slopes of Gollan Hill. 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

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the cupmark on the stone may have had ritual or symbolic significance, possibly linked to water or fertility practices common in prehistoric Ireland. No specific folklore is recorded for this site.

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