Dunloe Ogham Stones, Archaeological collection of Celtic stones near Beaufort, Ireland
Eight standing stones with carved inscriptions align the road from Dunloe to Beaufort, displaying ancient Celtic writing patterns from the 5th century.
Seven stones were found in 1838 within a souterrain measuring 6 meters long during the construction of a sunken fence near Dunloe Castle.
The stones feature Ogham script, Ireland's first writing system, with inscriptions marking family lines and commemorating members of the Tóecraige tribe.
Visitors can access the stones by following the road to the Gap of Dunloe from Killarney, with the site located one kilometer south of Beaufort.
The central stone originates from Kilbonane Church and contains the inscription CUNACENA, translating to dog-head in ancient Celtic language.
Location: County Kerry
GPS coordinates: 52.05969,-9.63367
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:08
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