Ireland I-KER-138

Caol na bhFuarán | Brookhill (I-KER-138)

Inscription

[...]A MAQ LUG[...]

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

Stone ID
I-KER-138
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: 1960 (1962 Rynne, E.; vii in McManus, pp 71-2) discovered among stones from a demolished field fence.

Findspot: Brookhill (Caol na bhFuarán https://www.logainm.ie/en/23480) , Co. Kerry, Ireland (ITM coordinates: (approx. to townland))

Current repository: Ireland National Museum of Ireland (inv. no. 1960:272)

Last recorded location(s): Kerry County Museum (on loan from National Mumeum of Ireland).

Support

National Monuments Service SMR ID: KE065-105----

Object type: Fragment

Material: siliceous grit

Dimensions:

Letters:

Edition

Transcription: […]A MAQ LUG[…]

References

  • Macalister 1945, …
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Plan Your Visit

Visiting the Caol na bhFuarán | Brookhill (I-KER-138) Ogham Stone

The Caol na bhFuarán | Brookhill (I-KER-138) 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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