Penitential station in Inishcaltra OR Holy Island

Situated on fairly level ground c. 15m N of St. Caimin’s church (CL029-009011-) on Inis Cealtra. A subcircular, grass-covered mound with a flattish top (4.6m E-W; 4.15m N-S; Wth across top 0.9-1.3m). A stone (L 0.34m) set along the perimeter at NE may have been a revetting stone. A second stone (L 0.3m) at S is set perpendicular to the mound. According to the OS Letters (O’Flanagan 1927, vol. 2, 228) pilgrims went round a station monument at the ‘end of St. Caimin’s church’. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 17 November 2015

A penitential station associated with St. Caimin, linked to early Christian pilgrimage practices on the holy island of Inishcaltra, known for its monastic site and spiritual significance in medieval Ireland. The site reflects traditions of penance and devotion connected to the island's long history as a place of retreat and worship.