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Iuan Priest's Stone (Manx Cross 144)

Archaeology

This rough and broken slab was found at Keeill Woirrey (IOMHER 0619.00) high in Cornaa in 1889. A rough and broken piece bearing an inscription in runes invoking Christ and three great Celtic Saints, 'Christ, Malachi and Patrick (and) Adamnan....Iuan is priest in Cornadale.'


The mention of Malachy, presumably the bishop of Armagh who died in 1148, suggests that the stone must date after this. Mention of Malachy has aroused suspicions amongst some that this stone (and perhaps also Manx Cross 145) may be the work of a Victorian antiquary with a keen interest in runes and ogham scripts.

Keeill Woirrey, Cornaa

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Maughold
  • Sheading: Garff
  • Grid Ref: SC4327589460

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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