Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Sheela-na-gig
Ringaskiddy, County Cork, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Ringaskiddy
- County
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- SMR number
- CO087-112----
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The National Monuments Service's description
Rectangular slab, with figure picked out in raised relief on one side. The female figure displays a large head with eyes, nose and mouth. Chest flat; arms down by side of body, curve in towards slit of pudenda. Legs straight with feet turned inwards, touching at the toes. Slab now in Cork Public Museum (CO074-168----). Possibly one of the two Ringaskiddy figures, stated to be in a private garden, but not located by Guest (1936, 115).
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 revision: 16 December 2009
Revised by: Mary Tunney
References
Guest, E.M. 1936 Irish sheela na gigs in 1935. Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 66, 107-29.