Ireland I-KER-117 CIIC 246A

Aird Chánachta | Ardcanaght 1 (I-KER-117)

Inscription

. . .]V MAQI[. . .

Ogham reads along the stemline — usually bottom to top on standing stones. How to read Ogham →

Stone ID
I-KER-117
CIIC Ref.
246A
Country
Ireland
This record is drawn from the OG(H)AM corpus — the authoritative scholarly database of Ogham inscriptions, compiled by a team of epigraphers, archaeologists, and linguists. Transcription conventions and dating follow established epigraphic standards.

Provenance

Discovery: 1940s

Findspot: Ardcanaght (Aird Chánachta https://www.logainm.ie/en/24431), Co. Kerry, Ireland (ITM coordinates: 481949 , 603329 )

Last recorded location(s): Kept in a nearby modern enclosure with I-KER-118 and a boulder with rock art (52.169117, -9.725815).

Support

National Monuments Service SMR ID: KE047-026001-

Object type: Fragment

Letters: Pocked in deep, even strokes. The vowels stokes are shorter but similarly executed.

Edition

Transcription: …]V MAQI[…

References

  • Macalister 1945, …
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Plan Your Visit

Visiting the Aird Chánachta | Ardcanaght 1 (I-KER-117) Ogham Stone

The Aird Chánachta | Ardcanaght 1 (I-KER-117) stone is one of Ireland's finest early medieval monuments — and well worth the journey. Whether you're a dedicated epigrapher, a history enthusiast, or simply someone who loves exploring ancient places, seeing a 1,500-year-old inscription in person is an experience unlike any other.

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Getting There

Use the map and coordinates on this page to navigate directly to the stone's recorded location. Many Ogham stones are in rural churchyards or open countryside — sturdy footwear is recommended.

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What to Bring

Bring a camera with a good zoom for inscription detail. Raking light (early morning or late afternoon) makes Ogham strokes far easier to see and photograph. A notebook for rubbings or sketches adds to the experience.

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