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Ogham stone in Carns

Ogham stone

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Ogham stone in Carns is an ogham stone in Carns, County Roscommon, Ireland. A small fragment emerged from the demolition level of the church and priest's house during excavation. F. Moore read the marks as MAQI ORA[C]E S A W[A]NI, placing the stone in the 5th or early 6th century.
A small fragment of an ogham stone was found in the demolition level of the church (RO028-075001-) and priest's house (RO028-075005-) during excavation (06E0655) (Shanahan 2006, 7). It has been read by F. Moore as MAQI ORA[C)(E) S (A) .... W[A]NI (or E, B or S) and may date to the 5th or early 6th century. The stone is presently in the care of the landowner. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 13th September, 2010.

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