Townland of Carrowblagh

Area: 745 acres
Irish Name: Meaning: The townland with lots of flowers growing.
Spelling Variations: none

Fort (?) (Iron age or Later)

Close to Leckemy House, in second field (622 ft). Rough mountain pasture just above arable. Clear view to N. and Trawbrega Bay, and on to the Atlantic.

The structure, on a natural platform, is barely discernible but was pointed out by a farmer and ex-teacher. It is about 11 yds. in diameter, the bank, with some stone in it, is only a few inches high. Grass and heather grow in the enclosure.

An ex-teacher said Crocknamerragh means 'Hill of the Seas', certainly from here there is an extensive view of the Atlantic and the Foyle Estuary can also be seen.

Souterrain

About 300yds W. of above position and also E. of road, but nearer to it. Arable. Good view but restricted to E. by higher ground of Crocknamerragh.

The exact position is now uncertain but the souterrain is in the 'garden' of a small ruined house and is said to have been opened years ago when the land was being worked. It is reported to have been about 10ft. long and 3 ft. wide and to have had a 'flagged' roof.

(Taken from The Heritage of Inishowen by Mabel R. Colhoun)

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