Ireland I-KER-099 CIIC 228

Na Ceathrúna | Carhoona (I-KER-099)

Inscription

M[A]Q[I] BROCI

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

Stone ID
I-KER-099
CIIC Ref.
228
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: 1836 Windele (found in the SE corner of Kilnaughtin churchyard)

Findspot: Carhoona (Na Ceathrúna https://www.logainm.ie/en/24177/; Kilnaughtin graveyard (KE003-008001) Cill Neachtain https://www.logainm.ie/en/1436753), Co. Kerry, Ireland (ITM coordinates: 503636, 647616)

Current repository: England Pitt-Rivers Museum, Oxford (inv. no. 1884.98.6)

Last recorded location(s): Pitt-Rivers Museum, Oxford

Support

National Monuments Service SMR ID: KE003-070----

Object type: Pillar

Material: Stone type unknown

Dimensions:

Letters:

Edition

Transcription: M[A]Q[I] BROCI

References

  • Macalister 1945, …
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Plan Your Visit

Visiting the Na Ceathrúna | Carhoona (I-KER-099) Ogham Stone

The Na Ceathrúna | Carhoona (I-KER-099) 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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