Bocan Stone Circle

Bocan Stone Circle

Location: Glackadrumman, Co. Donegal

Classification: Stone Circle

SMR Code: DG012-004----

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Bocan Stone Circle is located on Bocan Hill, just outside the village of Culdaff on the Inishowen peninsula. The stone circle has a diameter of about 18.3 metres. Only 7 of an original 30 stones are currently standing, some up to 2 metres tall. The other stones are either fallen or broken. The two tallest stones at the Southeast appear to mark the entrance, opposite which are two smaller stones. It is thought that Bocan Stone Circle is aligned with Jura, an island in Scotland, which is visible on a clear day. The location commands extensive views of Inishowen and Trawbrega Bay.

Description

Bocan Stone Circle is located on Bocan Hill, just outside the village of Culdaff on the Inishowen peninsula. The stone circle has a diameter of about 18.3 metres. Only 7 of an original 30 stones are currently standing, some up to 2 metres tall. The other stones are either fallen or broken. The two tallest stones at the Southeast appear to mark the entrance, opposite which are two smaller stones. It is thought that Bocan Stone Circle is aligned with Jura, an island in Scotland, which is visible on a clear day. The location commands extensive views of Inishowen and Trawbrega Bay.

History

The Bocan Stone Circle thought to date from c.2000-1000BCE. There are indications that some circles may have their origin in the Neolithic (c. 4000-2500 BC) though they are primarily a Bronze Age ritual monument (c. 2500-500 BC). The development of Stone Circles occurred around Ireland for thousands of years, and there are several different types of circles, with several showing changes in use and design over time.

Accessibility Rating: Easy - Moderate

Take the Malin Rd from Carndonagh, and turn right at the sign for Culdaff. Go through the village, and about a half mile past, there is a church on the left. Take the next left on the L5931, and about 100 yards up this narrow road [just past the trees] there is a gate on the left, which is the entrance.

Accessibility

Accessibility Class: Easy - Moderate

Take the Malin Rd from Carndonagh, and turn right at the sign for Culdaff. Go through the village, and about a half mile past, there is a church on the left. Take the next left on the L5931, and about 100 yards up this narrow road [just past the trees] there is a gate on the left, which is the entrance.

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There are no facilities at this monument

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Sunrise: 08:48

Sunset: 16:27

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Sunrise: 08:48

Sunset: 16:27

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