Provenance
Discovery: Previously recorded as a standing stone leaning considerably to the SE, overlooking the Finn Valley to the S and E (National Monuments Service SMR record: DG079-020----). The ogham inscription was discoved by Niall McConnell after the stone had been re-erected in 2023.
Findspot: Magherareagh (An Machaire Riabhach), Co. Donegal, Ireland (ITM Coordinates: 628279, 894793)
Last recorded location(s): In situ, where it was examined and recorded in 3d using photogrammetry for the OG(H)AM project in 2023.
Support
National Monuments Service SMR ID: DG079-020----
Object type: Pillar
Material: Stone type unknown
Dimensions: H 2.1 × W 0.70 × D 0.20 m
Condition: Previously recorded as a standing stone leaning considerably to the SE (National Monuments Service SMR record: DG079-020----; Lacey 1983). The ogham inscription was only identifed when the stone was re-erected.
Inscription
Text field: The surviving ogham inscription runs up on one angle.
Letters: It is difficult to be sure due to weathering but it appears that the inscription was pocked. The strokes are of medium length and evenly spaced but, as the edge of the stone is uneven, it is difficult to pinpoint the track of the uncarver stem-line.
Edition
Ogham text: ᚊᚐᚏᚔᚇᚐᚄ
Transcription: QARIDAS
Commentary
The surviving ogham letters can be read but, so far, we have been unable to identify a familiar name or word.
References
- Lacey 1983,