Hut site, Tullydush Lower, Co. Donegal
Tucked into the southwest facing slope of Bawnloge Hill in County Donegal, this ancient hut site forms part of a fascinating cluster of prehistoric dwellings scattered across the mountainous pasture.
Hut site, Tullydush Lower, Co. Donegal
The remains consist of a modest sub-rectangular structure measuring roughly 3.7 metres by 3.45 metres, its grass-covered stone wall footings still visible after centuries of weathering. The walls, about 1.1 metres thick, define the space clearly, though curiously there’s no obvious entrance feature remaining.
This dwelling wasn’t isolated; it sits within what appears to have been a thriving prehistoric community. Just two metres away lies another hut site, whilst a third can be found 110 metres to the northwest. Two house sites are positioned 140 metres to the southeast, suggesting this was once a busy settlement. Adding to the site’s archaeological richness, a panel of rock art adorns the hillside 57 metres to the northeast, offering tantalising glimpses into the artistic expression of those who once called this place home.
The entire settlement appears to have been enclosed within an extensive field system, with remnants of field walls still traceable 14 metres to the north and 15 metres to the east of this particular hut. These boundaries likely defined agricultural plots that sustained the community, creating a organised landscape of homes and cultivated land on this remote hillside in Tullydush Lower.





