Ballintaggart Ogham Stones


Ballintaggart Ogham Stones is a collection of ogham stones forming a National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.

Location

Ballintaggart Ogham Stones are located inside a round enclosure, immediately east of Dingle racecourse and southeast of the town.

History

The stones were carved in the 5th and 6th centuries AD and served as burial markers.
This was anciently the site of a church and old burial ground.

Description

The ogham stones are rounded, made of water-rolled sandstone. Eight of them form a circle, each one lying down pointing outwards. The ninth lies at the centre. Several have been inscribed with crosses.