What is recorded here

Carraig an tSeipeil rises as a triangular rib of bed rock on the steep southern side of Pipe Hill, its spire-like shape inspiring the local name for the church rock. An even ledge runs along the western side at waist height, facing a level field bounded by a stone wall, creating a natural altar where worship may have continued when built churches closed. The rock still stands ten metres west of the road, preserving the shape and purpose that led people to gather beside it.

This monument was reported by the archaeologist Tony Miller on 20 March 2014. he describes it as follows: "This is a mass rock situated on the steep southern side of Pipe Hill, just to the west of the road. It is known locally as ‘Carraig an tSeipeil’ and is visible as a pronounced triangular rib of bed rock about 10m west of the road. The rock looks a bit like a church spire, which probably inspired its name, and an even ledge of bed rock runs along the western side at about waist height. It faces onto a level area of field with a stone wall along its southern edge. This site was shown to me by Hilary Bishop who is researching Mass rocks in the area." Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 8 May 2013

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