from an earlier topic:
The "zoomorphic penannular brooch" of a type developed in Ireland in the sixth and seventh centuries which ended up in a sod of turf. [Photograph: Eye Focus Ltd]
Posted on 10/08/2011 9:23:54 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
A rock bearing what is believed to be a rare piece of art dating back to the Bronze Age has been discovered on an outcrop alongside a medieval pilgrim route in west Kerry. The discovery two weeks ago of "a perfect spiral" on a rock off the main Cosán na Naomh on the Dingle peninsula, is being assessed by county archaeologist Michael Connolly.
Measuring 19.5cm, it was found by local man Colm Bambury between Cill Mhicéadair and Baile an Lochaigh near the foot of Mount Brandon. The area is dotted with standing stones, Ogham and beehive huts and other monuments from early Christianity.
The drawing is believed to be thousands of years old and follow-up investigations by Mr Connolly found indications of Bronze Age enclosures in the immediate vicinity.
(Excerpt) Read more at irishtimes.com ...
The "zoomorphic penannular brooch" of a type developed in Ireland in the sixth and seventh centuries which ended up in a sod of turf. [Photograph: Eye Focus Ltd]
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Whats the big deal. Democrats found a rock with Niggerhead written on it years and years ago and it made Nationa News.
,even after it was painted over.
Perhaps it was a dingle berry.
I never trusted that Kerry, figures she’d have something like this hidden somewhere.
Not too sure about this “Dingle” placename, myself. ;’)
I have been to Dingle. Lovely, lovely place.
Back in olden times the chief prince of Dingle was known as the Dorf. Hence, the Dingle Dorf.
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