Aghacaribble 1 Boulder

Summary: The Aghacaribble boulder on the Dingle Peninsula features numerous petroglyphs, including cup marks and circle motifs.

  • Site type: Rock engraving
  • Number of motifs: 40
  • Motif/s: Cupmarks, Cup-and-Ring
  • Quality: 4/5
  • Condition of site: Good

A large, isolated boulder at Aghacaribble on the Dingle Peninsula overlooking the valley of the Owenalondrig River has a large number of cups and rings, gutters and other petroglyphs. Most of the motifs are found on the lower part of the stone.

IMG 6800 LR Aghacaribble 1 Boulder

The stone has at least forty plain cup marks, as well as some cup-and-3-circle figures.

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At the top of the boulder is a single motif.

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A sketch of the boulder was done by Lord Dunrevin in the late 19th century.

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Getting to the Aghacaribble 1 Boulder

The engraved boulder is located on a field just off a byroad, at 52.129167, -10.173333. After walking through the farm gate, it’s just on the right of the drive and protected by a low fence.

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