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Gallain, Ogham Stone — Cotts

Ogham stone
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Situated on a gently rolling landscape. Two monoliths placed 0.9m apart form a line oriented N-S. The N stone with a rectangular cross-section (dims 0.6m x 0.5m; H 1.15m) has a possible ogham inscription on one angle close to the flat top. It has been read as: IARNI (Macalister 1945, vol. 1, 48-9). The S stone has a rectangular cross-section (dims 0.68m x 0.44m; H 1.03m) with a rounded top. Both stones are of a conglomerate stone with quartz. The area around them was excavated by Macalister with no result (1921, 77). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 07 January 2014

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