Penitential station in Lisnamaneeagh

Located immediately to S of a holy well (MA080-014001). A pillar-like cairn (diam. 0.8-1m; H 0.6m) with a roughly circular cross-section, constructed of unmortared field stones. A hawthorn bush growing adjacent to the cairn has destabilised it and caused it to collapse. Another penitential station (MA080-014003-) of similar form is located immediately to S. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 25 November 2021

A penitential station associated with local pilgrimage traditions, likely linked to nearby holy well practices; such sites were often used for prayer, fasting, or ritual walking by the devout. Hawthorns at holy sites are traditionally believed to offer protection and are associated with saintly presence in Irish folklore.