Stone sculpture

Two stone heads, slightly larger than life size, possibly male and female, were kept at a farmyard but are now in the National Museum of Ireland. One has a whistle hole, indicating an Iron Age date, while both have had glass pupils inserted. (Roche 1986, 33) 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: 19 August, 2013

Likely dating to the Iron Age, the stone heads may have had ritual or symbolic significance, possibly representing deities, ancestors, or territorial markers. The presence of a whistle hole suggests a possible use in ceremonial or acoustic contexts.