Ireland I-KER-093 CIIC 222

An Mhangarta | Mangerton (I-KER-093)

Inscription

[ N]GGN[I ]

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

Stone ID
I-KER-093
CIIC Ref.
222
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: 1840s? Windele (broken in two but cleaned up and re-erected c.2018 https://roaringwaterjournal.com/tag/adare-manor/)

Findspot: Mangerton (An Mhangarta https://www.logainm.ie/en/23087), Co. Kerry, Ireland (very approximate)

Last recorded location(s): In situ at Adare Manor with four other ogham stones (I-KER-096, I-KER-113, I-KER-114 and I-KER-116) in a small grove of trees between the house and the golf club.

Support

National Monuments Service SMR ID: KE074-009----

Object type: Pillar

Dimensions:

Letters: What survives of the inscription appears to be pocked and evenly spaced..

Edition

Transcription: [ ̣ ̣ ? ̣ N]ẸGGN[I ̣ ̣ ? ̣ ̣]

References

  • Macalister 1945, …
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Plan Your Visit

Visiting the An Mhangarta | Mangerton (I-KER-093) Ogham Stone

The An Mhangarta | Mangerton (I-KER-093) 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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