Killelton Stone

Summary: A Bronze Age artifact, the Killelton Stone has 45 cupmarks. It was re-located to its current position in 1997.

  • Site type: Rock engraving
  • Number of motifs: 45
  • Motif/s: Cupmarks
  • Condition of site: Good, Re-located
  • Year first recorded: 1997
  • Judith Cuppage, Archaeological survey of the Dingle Peninsula, p.63 (fig 186)

Originally buried in sand at Bunavounder Beach (where it likely fell from the land above due to erosion), the Killelton Stone was moved to its present location on the side of the N86 road in 1997.

IMG 6785 LR Killelton Stone

The Killelton Stone dates back to the Bronze Age (circa. 1500 BC) and has 45 cupmarks, the meaning of which are unknown.

IMG 6787 LR Killelton Stone

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