Ireland I-KER-056 CIIC 188

Cinn Aird | Kinard East 1 (I-KER-056)

Inscription

[MA]RIANI

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

Stone ID
I-KER-056
CIIC Ref.
188
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: 1849 Graves

Findspot: Kinard East (Cinn Aird https://www.logainm.ie/en/22724), Co. Kerry, Ireland (ITM coordinates (approximate): 449604, 599419)

Last recorded location(s): in situ (upright and half buried in graveyard)

Support

National Monuments Service SMR ID: KE053-053005-

Object type: Cross-carved pulvinar

Material: Sandstone

Dimensions:

Decoration: A square framed cross (flanked by crosslets)

Inscription

Text field:

Letters: Pocked in evenly-spaced strokes. Vowel strokes quite long, similar to Ballintaggart examples.

Edition

Transcription: [MA]RIANI

References

  • Macalister 1945, …
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Plan Your Visit

Visiting the Cinn Aird | Kinard East 1 (I-KER-056) Ogham Stone

The Cinn Aird | Kinard East 1 (I-KER-056) 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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