Inscribed stone in Brackhill

Described in 1912 as ‘The group of Ogham stones are seven in number. They are on a round green hill on the land of Mr. Horgan, near Blackhill, who takes an interest in them and will protect them.’ (Marshall 1912, 43-4) None of these stones (KE047-079----, KE047-079001-, KE047-079002-, KE047-079003-, KE047-079004-, KE047-079005-, KE047-079006-) have been located and the evidence is not sufficient to warrant accepting them as genuine examples of the ogham stone class. Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 14 November 2016

Dated to the early medieval period, likely 5th to 7th centuries AD, the Ogham inscriptions on the Brackhill stones are among the earliest examples of the Irish script used in Britain. These stones may mark territorial boundaries, commemorate individuals, or reflect early Christian influence in the region.