Penitential station in Rosserk

In pasture, located 0.9m to SW of a holy well (MA022-083001-). An irregular-shaped, partly sod-covered cairn (3.5m N-S; 2.5m E-W) of small and medium-sized stones, rising to a rounded peak (H 0.8m) at N, but with low slumping sides (H 0.15m) at S-SE. It is associated with pilgrimage activity at the holy well. Attached image: MA022-083003-_01.JPG Penitential cairn on left side (SW) of well Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 7 May 2019

A penitential station associated with Rosserk, possibly linked to early Christian pilgrimage practices, often connected to Saint Ronan or local monastic traditions; such sites were used by pilgrims undertaking acts of penance, including walking circuits or prayers. The location near a holy well suggests a broader ritual landscape tied to healing and spiritual renewal.