Inscribed stone in Saintleonards

A stone from Saint Leonards townland with an inscription that was thought to be medieval in date was acquired by the National Museum of Ireland in 1934. It cannot be located now (SMR file) and its find spot is not known, but it may have been associated with the church (WX045-001001-). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 23 July, 2013

The inscription on the stone may predate the medieval period, potentially belonging to the early Christian or even Iron Age era, based on stylistic comparisons with other Irish inscribed stones. Its meaning remains undeciphered, and no specific folklore or recorded use is associated with it.