Ireland I-COR-094

An Leaca Bhán | Lackabane (I-COR-094)

Inscription

QUTQ

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

Stone ID
I-COR-094
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: Discovered in the early 1980s when a souterrain uncovered nearby (CO050-100002-) was being surveyed.

Findspot: Lackabane (An Leaca Bhán), Co. Cork, Ireland (ITM Coordinates: 549065, 582921)

Last recorded location(s): The souterrain was subsequently closed and the ogham stone remains in position (Power et al. 1997, no. 7975).

Support

National Monuments Service SMR ID: CO050-100003-

Object type: Pillar

Material: Stone type unknown

Dimensions: m

Inscription

Text field: The inscription is cut along the edge of a lintel.

Letters: The inscription appears to have been chiselled.

Edition

Ogham text: ᚊᚒᚈᚊ

Transcription: QUTQ

Critical apparatus:

  1. Four letters were visible and according to J.P. McCarthy (pers. comm.) there are two possible readings. The alternative reading is: NUVN (ᚅᚒᚃᚅ)

References

  • Power, Byrne, Egan, Lane, and Sleeman 1997, no. 7975
#ogham#ireland
← All Ogham Stones

Plan Your Visit

Visiting the An Leaca Bhán | Lackabane (I-COR-094) Ogham Stone

The An Leaca Bhán | Lackabane (I-COR-094) 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.

🗺️

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.

📷

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.

🏨

Where to Stay

There's plenty of accommodation near Ireland. Browse hotels, B&Bs, and guesthouses close to the stone using the map below — filter by price, rating, and availability to find the perfect base for your trip.

Hotels & accommodation near An Leaca Bhán | Lackabane (I-COR-094)

Prices shown are per night — click any pin to book

Accommodation listings are provided by Stay22. Ogham Lore may earn a small commission on bookings made through these links — at no extra cost to you.