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Probably dates to the early Christian period, possibly used as a ritual or symbolic object, such as a votive offering or a holy well marker. The hole may have had ceremonial significance or functioned as a conduit for water or offerings.

What is recorded here

Rathmichael church ruins stands on the E slopes of Carrickgollogan. Lying against the internal face of the E wall Rathmichael church (DU026-050001-) there is a holed granite slab (L 1.45m x Wth 0.8m x T 0.2m). This stone was unearthed at the turn of the century. To see a 3D model of this stone visit https://skfb.ly/oHrsz Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 17 May 2023

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