Stone Altar (Site of)

Situated at the N edge of a plateau overlooking the Blackwater river valley to the N, and just outside the perimeter of rath (WA028-002001-) at NW. 'St Carthage's Stone Altar' which is described as a piece of masonry outside the bank (OS Name Book, 53) can no longer be found. Compiled by: Michael Moore. Date of upload: 26 July 2011

St Carthage's Stone Altar is associated with St Carthage of Lismore, a 6th-century Irish saint known for his monastic foundations and ascetic practices. The site may have been used for early Christian worship or ritual, reflecting the saint's influence in the region.