'Stumbled On' :: Prehistoric Waterford

Exploring Waterford's Ancient Monuments

'Stumbled On' - previously unrecorded items

A Possible Cup-Mark?

"I was walking on the western slopes of Croghan Hill at Knockaturnory when I came across this stone lying on part of a stone wall which was more than 1 metre thick". "The stone with a rough surface, is about 45cm square and 13cm in dept. The circular, hole which is towards one corner, is 5cm...

Mound

This circular mound is just off the road on the way to Faithlegg from Waterford City. It has a diameter of approx 15 metres and is 1.25 metres high. For safety to animals, it has been fenced off by the farmer as it has a depression in the centre amid the gorse bushes growing on top. It’s...

A Standing Stone?

“It was practically dark late one evening when myself an a friend came across this standing stone as we were descending the slopes of the mountain in the Glenpatrick area near Rathgormack”. Quite surprise and excited d by the find, I recently I returned to the site check out and see if it could...

Possible Ogham Letter?

"I found this small stone recently while crossing over Coumaraglin mountain near Kilrossanty. What makes it interesting is the mark on one side which is 2 mm deep. The stone itself, which measures just 5X5 cm and is red sandstone. The big question is, was the mark naturally formed or incised as...

Mysterious Ring

"I was near the summit of Crohaun mountain just walking around looking to see if I could get anyway interesting shots of Dungarvan Bay, when there in the heather below me I saw this circle". "I reckon it must be about 2 meters in diameter". "Firstly, I thought it may have been made by someone as...

A Bullaun Or Not ?

"On a recent trek over the mountain above the village of Kilrossanty I came across this interesting stone which was just lying alongside the rough track". "The stone, which measures about 30cm X 23cm, has two rough Ballaun-like indentations on either side". "In this area there is a profusion...