What is recorded here

Gowlin is a massive granite boulder carrying three cupmarks, one enclosed by a faint circle. It likely travelled from a nearby field before landing on the cashel wall, joining other stones marked by water or time. The distinction between human design and natural groove still blinks on its surface.

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 April 2009 Massive granite boulder now lying on cashel wall (CW024-025----). Thought to have come from somewhere in the field to the NE of cashel. Three cupmarks, one surrounded by faint circle, scattered over surface. Two grooves appear to be natural as similar marks appear on other boulders nearby.

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