Behy

Behy is an archaeological site in , . Behy is situated nearby to , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Céide Fields.

Photo: Liz McCabe, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The is an extensive prehistoric archaeological landscape located on the north coast of , Ireland. The complex consists of buried stone-walled field systems, habitation evidence, enclosures, and megalithic monuments preserved beneath blanket bog. is situated 630 metres northeast of Behy.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Belderrig.

Village
Photo: Oliver Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Béal Deirg is a Gaeltacht village and townland in , . At Harbour there is a Mesolithic / Neolithic site dating to 4500-2500 cal. BC. The archaeological site lies about 6 km to the east of . is situated 6 km west of Behy.

Behy

Latitude
54.30167° or 54° 18′ 6″ north
Longitude
-9.46194° or 9° 27′ 43″ west
Elevation
175 metres (574 feet)
Open location code
9C6G8G2Q+M6
Geo­Names ID
3316216
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Behy” goes by many names.
  • Irish: “An Bheithigh”

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