Isle of Man M-IOM-003 CIIC 501

Bimaken Friary 1 (M-IOM-003)

Inscription

CUNAMAGLI MA[Q---]

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

Stone ID
M-IOM-003
CIIC Ref.
501
Country
Isle of Man
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: The stone was discovered built into the south wall at the Bimakin Friary by the Reverend Savage in 1885. It had probably been re-used as a lintel.

Findspot: Kirk Arbory, Rushen, Isle of Man (National Grid Reference: SC 2490 7040)

Current repository: Isle of Man Manx Museum (inv. no. Category: MM 3)

Last recorded location(s): Now in Manx Museum.

Support

Isle of Man Historic Environment Record (IOMHER): 0011.50

Object type: Pillar

Material: Stone type unknown

Dimensions: m

Condition: The ogham inscription is incomplete.

Inscription

Text field: The ogham inscription runs up one edge.

Letters:

Edition

Ogham text: ᚉᚒᚅᚐᚋᚐᚌᚂᚔ ᚋᚐ[ᚊ---

Transcription: CUNAMAGLI MA[Q---]

Translation

of Conmál son of…

References

  • Macalister 1945,
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Plan Your Visit

Visiting the Bimaken Friary 1 (M-IOM-003) Ogham Stone

The Bimaken Friary 1 (M-IOM-003) stone is one of Isle of Man'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

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What to Bring

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