As seen in ‘Inscribed Rocks...’ 1865.
From a sketch sent to Mr George Tate by Lord Dunrevin in the late 19thC.
It’s described simply as being from Kerry, a convocation of TMA forum wallahs have shown that it is Aghacarrible 1.
Circa 1859
There’s quite a bit of artistic license going on here.
From the engraving ‘Incised Markings on rocks near Lochgilp-Head, Argyllshire’ By HD Graham Esq. 1863
Plate I in Collingwood Bruce’s ‘Incised Markings on Stone Found In the County of Northumberland, Argyllshire and Other Places’, 1869
Looks a bit like North Largie in the dark, but feels totally different.
I’ll try and find out where I scanned this from.
Maybe it’s because it’s so unashamedly reconstructed, but even in the depths of a dark foggy night, it’s quite a welcoming place.
Contrary to the impression given by the promotional leaflet for the ‘Northumberland Lights’ installation at Simonside, there were no fancy lights at the rock art. So we did our own.
Light Sculpture by Phil Supple, at Simonside as part of the 50th birthday celebrations of the Northumberland National Park.