Cross-inscribed stone in Coulagh

Located on the S side of a tributary of the Ferta river, and commanding an extensive view SW to Valencia Harbour, the exposed surface of this cross-inscribed section of rock outcrop measures 2.07m x 1.lm The small linear Latin cross, .17m high, rises from a triangular expansion at its lower shaft. Close to the cross are inscribed the words 'DO NOT STIR’. The nature of the site is unclear and it is locally described as a mass-rock. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 943. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 12 June 2013

This cross-inscribed stone likely dates to the early Christian period in Ireland, possibly between the 7th and 10th centuries. Such stones often served as markers for religious sites, territorial boundaries, or memorials, and may be associated with local monastic or pilgrimage traditions.