What is recorded here

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as PENAL ALTAR: OLD ALTAR. Recorded period: C18TH; POST-MED. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

Penal altars in Ireland, including this site in Glenkeen, were used in secret by Catholics during periods of religious persecution, particularly following the Reformation and under the Penal Laws. These altars were often associated with local saints and traditions of clandestine worship, reflecting the resilience of Catholic faith in the region.

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