Dated possibly from the fourth to seventh centuries these inscribed stones were located at various sites near ecclesiastical sites or souterrains throughout Ireland also in counties Cork, Waterford or Kerry where the highest number were recorded. Ogham stones consist of parallel lines in groups of 1-5 carved on the faces of the stones. They were carved vertically along the natural angle or edge that served as a natural stemline. The script was written wrapped around the stone it produced a unique three-dimensional aspect. Several were later moved: discovered near parish or townland boundaries or re-used in souterrains.
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