Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Sheela-na-gig
Aghadoe, County Cork, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Aghadoe
- County
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- Coordinates
- 51.95349, -8.00065
- SMR number
- CO066-038002-
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Shown on 5 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1790 "Composite: Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
Taken from Aghadoe Castle (CO066-03801-) during its demolition and now in possession of owners of Aghadoe House (CO066-03803-). Rectangular limestoneslab (0.7m x 0.5m) with figure (H 0.4m; Wth 0.3m) picked out in raised relief (0.1m) on one side. Female figure displays a large head, triangularin shape with eyes, nose, mouth and ears clearly defined. Torso shows form of rib-cage surmounted with small pendular breasts; legs are splayed, exhibiting genital area. Right foot and part of left foot broken off. Left hand raised, holding something broken aloft; right arm hangs by side of figure; fingers visible on hand. No. 7 in Cherry (1992, 4) catalogue.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
Image provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/
References
Cherry, S. 1992 A guide to sheela na gigs. Dublin. National Museum of Ireland.
Nearby in the register
- Castle - unclassifiedunder 1 mi
- Dovecoteunder 1 mi
- Country houseunder 1 mi
- Bullaun stoneunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.