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Sheela-na-gig in Cloghan

Sheela-na-gig

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A quoinstone (dims c. 0.6m x c. 0.3m) at the S angle of tower house (RO044-055001-) and at the second floor level has a sheela-na-gig in relief with slightly flexed legs (Andersen 1977, 147, No. 69; Siggins 1990, 45; Freitag 2004, 128). See the attached images See attached screenshot (RO044-055002-_01/) of 3D model of Sheela-na-gig created by Digital Heritage Age. 3D model can be accessed on the Sketchfab website at: https://skfb.ly/6sWQt Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
A medieval sheela-na-gig carving, likely dating to the 12th to 15th century, possibly associated with protective or fertility symbolism, though its specific meaning remains uncertain.

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