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Maq Leog Stone, ogham stone

Archaeology

This rounded granite boulder was found at Bemaken Friary (see also Manx Cross 004). Its precise findspot is unknown, but a local tradition reports that it was found in a field bank on the boundary between the Friary and the neighbouring farm of Ballaclague lying to the north-west.


The stone bears a simple ogham inscription which spells the name, 'Macleog', from which the modern Manx surname 'Clague' is derived.


The stone is now displayed at the Manx Museum.

Bemaken

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  • Parish: Arbory
  • Sheading: Rushen
  • Grid Ref: SC2454070080

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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