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Inscribed slab in Knowth

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There are 16 inscriptions (ME019-030092-) in cursive or uncial lettering engraved on six stones in the E passage of Tomb 1 at Knowth and two similar inscriptions on a single stone in the W tomb. Orthostat 28 in the W tomb has the name ‘Brec’ and ‘oic’ inscribed in majuscule, but this stone also has the name BREQBIOS in ogham (ME019-030089-). (Byrne 2008, 95) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 21 September 2020

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