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Cupmarked stone in Lissonuffy

Cupmarked stone

Why this matters

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the cupmarked stone in Lissonuffy may have had ritual or symbolic significance, possibly linked to water or fertility. Such stones are often associated with ceremonial practices, though specific folklore or use in this case is not recorded.

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What is recorded here

A stone (max. dims 0.48m x 0.46m; T 0.2m) that has four and half cup marks (diam. 5.5cm; D 1.5-2cm) on the small part (dims 0.25m x 0.2m) of its original surface that still survives is outside the E gable of the church. See the attached images: Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 30 June, 2017

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