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Ballaqueeney, Rushen

Archaeology

This rounded boulder, already broken when found, was discovered close to Ballaqueeney chapel (PRN 0024). It was recovered during the quarrying of gravel for railway ballast in 1874.


The stone bears an incomplete ogham inscription which runs up one edge and onto the top. The inscription reads, 'Bivaidonas maqi mucoi cunava...', translated as '(the stone) of Beoaed, son of the tribe of Cunava'.


It is now displayed at the Manx Museum.

Ballaqueeney, Port St Mary

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Grid Ref: SC2065068580

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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