Ireland I-KER-101 CIIC 230

Clochán Cárthainn | Cloghanecarhan (I-KER-101)

Inscription

EQQ[X]GGN [MA]Q[I] QICAATTNN

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

Stone ID
I-KER-101
CIIC Ref.
230
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: 1909 Lynch

Findspot: Cloghanecarhan (Clochán Cárthainn https://www.logainm.ie/en/22255), Co. Kerry, Ireland (ITM coordinates (approximate): 449686, 572947)

Last recorded location(s): in situ (ies on two concrete mounts just outside the entrance at the E, close to findspot)

Support

National Monuments Service SMR ID: KE089-011008-

Object type: Pillar

Material: Slate

Dimensions:

Letters: Finely cut strokes with extra space between characters. Possible use of X-forfid (MAC1945) but very worn and unclear. (poss. palimpsest)

Edition

Transcription: EQQ[X]GGNỊ [MA]Q̣[I] ṂẠQICAṚATTỊNN

References

  • Macalister 1945, …
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Plan Your Visit

Visiting the Clochán Cárthainn | Cloghanecarhan (I-KER-101) Ogham Stone

The Clochán Cárthainn | Cloghanecarhan (I-KER-101) 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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