Ireland I-COR-097

Crosdoire | Crushterra (I-COR-097)

Inscription

AFGOLA

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Stone ID
I-COR-097
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: In rough grazing on a N-facing slope with long axis NE-SW (Power et al. 1992, no. 1035).

Findspot: Crushterra (Crosdoire), Co. Cork, Ireland (ITM Coordinates: 521874, 560758)

Last recorded location(s): In situ.

Support

National Monuments Service SMR ID: CO093-049----

Object type: Pillar

Material: Stone type unknown

Dimensions: H 1.55 × W 0.47 × D 0.37 m

Condition: An upright rectangular stone with some packing stones exposed at the base.

Inscription

Text field: There is a faint ogham inscription on the SSE edge of the stone.

Letters: The execution technique is unknown.

Edition

Ogham text: ᚐᚃᚌ̣ᚑᚂᚐ

Transcription: AFG̣OLA

References

  • Power, Byrne, Egan, Lane, and Sleeman 1992, no. 1035
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Plan Your Visit

Visiting the Crosdoire | Crushterra (I-COR-097) Ogham Stone

The Crosdoire | Crushterra (I-COR-097) 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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