Ireland I-KER-123 CIIC 251

An Chraig | Crag (I-KER-123)

Inscription

VELITAS LUGUTTI

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

Stone ID

I-KER-123

CIIC Ref.

251

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: 1896 Kerry Sentinel, 12 August

Findspot: Crag (An Chraig https://www.logainm.ie/en/23332), Co. Kerry, Ireland (ITM coordinates: 495165 , 605512 )

Last recorded location(s): in situ

Support

National Monuments Service SMR ID: KE048-016----

Object type: Stone with rock art

Material: Sandstone

Dimensions:

Inscription

Text field: up-up on an irregular-shaped stone, tapering to a pointed top. Though not mentioned by Macalister, this stone displays rock art on the inscribed face.

Letters:

Edition

Transcription: VELITAS LUGUTTI

References

Macalister 1945, …

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Plan Your Visit

Visiting the An Chraig | Crag (I-KER-123) Ogham Stone

The An Chraig | Crag (I-KER-123) 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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