Penitential station in Inishcaltra OR Holy Island

Situated 33m W of the round tower (CL029-009010-) on Inis Cealtra. A grass-covered subrectangular mound of earth and stones (2.8m N-S; 2m E-W; max. H at S 0.45m). An earthfast slab (L 0.4m; H 0.2m; T 0.7m) at NW may have been a kerbstone. A second earthfast stone at SE (Wth 0.3m; H 0.3m; T 0.12m) is falling or pushed outwards and may also have served as a kerbstone. Mentioned in the OS Letters for County Galway (O'Flanagan 1927, vol. 2, 227-8) as forming part of a pattern held on the island. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 22 June 2016

A penitential station associated with early Christian pilgrimage practices on Inishcaltra (Inis Cealtra), linked to the holy site of the round tower and traditionally connected to Saint Gobnait or Saint Fionnchú, who were venerated in the region for their roles in monastic and healing traditions. The site reflects the island's historical significance as a place of penance and devotion during the medieval period.