Cross-inscribed stone

The National Monuments Service's description

In 2010 a graveyard survey carried out by Laurence Dunne recorded the following details: 'Aglish (eaglais/church) is a small grass covered graveyard [KE054-032002-] situated on sharply sloping south facing hillside at 100m OD near Minard, 8km west of Anascaul and 11.5km east of Dingle on a minor third class road off the N86. Aglish on its south facing sloping site has spectacular views of Dingle Bay and the Iveragh Peninsula although somewhat restricted by mature sycamore trees along its southern and eastern limits. The graveyard is significantly raised above the roadside creating a more gently sloping interior. The origins of the ecclesiastic site at Aglish however, are much earlier and date to the Early Medieval period as two ogham stones [KE054-032003-/004-] are recorded from there. Today only one is in situ. while the second 5th- 6th century cross-inscribed ogham stone was removed for some unknown reason to the National Museum of Ireland where it is currently on display. In the course of this survey a cross-slab was also recorded. A previously unrecorded cross inscribed grave stone was recorded in Aglish Grave yard. The small, white lichen covered rectangular grave marker is lightly incised with an equal armed cross' (Dunne 2010, 8).

See attached plan and photograph courtesy of Laurence Dunne

Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien

Date of upload: 15 June 2022

References

Dunne, L. 2010 Archaeological Survey, Aglish Graveyard, Minard, Co. Kerry. Unpublished report for The Heritage Office, Kerry County Council (SMR file).