Before people in Ireland started writing in manuscripts made of vellum they wrote on other materials, primarily stone, in a writing system called ogham. Our earliest ogham inscriptions on stone are dated on linguistic grounds to between the 4th and the 7th century AD. Over 400 known examples of ogham stones and fragments of various shapes and sizes have survived, each with their own unique biography or story. This latest publication features high-quality colour illustrations from Ken Williams, the National Monuments Service, the National Museum of Ireland, the Discovery Programme and Dr. Nora White.
Author(s): Nora White
Publisher: The Heritage Council
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 28
City: Kilkenny
What are ogham stones? 3
Where are ogham stones found? 4
Site types and archaeological context 6
Ogham alphabet and letter names 9
Contents of ogham inscriptions 12
Dating ogham stones 14
Ogham on materials other than stone 17
Uses of ogham over time 17
Research on ogham 18
Digital recording 19
Weathering and erosion 21
Protecting ogham stones 22
The 'Ogham Stone Code' 25
Where can I visit ogham stones? 26
Online resources 26
Printed sources 27
