What is recorded here
Málainn Bhig is a standing stone in County Donegal. A previous report (DHS 759) refers to a standing stone in clear water in a creek adjoining the N end of Trabane Bay. No trace of this was found. The area consists of sloping, rough to fair, pasture which is being downcut by a stream.
A previous report (DHS 759) refers to a standing stone in clear water in a creek adjoining the N end of Trabane Bay. No trace of this was found. The area consists of sloping, rough to fair, pasture which is being downcut by a stream.
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
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An Trá Bheag (Trá Bheag an Ghleanna)Beach / strand · 3.1 mi