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Kilmalkedar This Early Christian and Medieval site is spread over a large area of around 10 acres. The history of this site is associated with St Brendan, but the site is said to have been founded by St Maolcethair. At the centre of this area is a 12th century Romanesque Church pictured left, it consists of a nave and chancel. Amongst the other features here are, the Alphabet Stone, A holed Ogham Stone, Sun Dial, two bullaun stones, a large stone cross, St Brendans Oratory and numerous cross slabs. |
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The Alphabet Stone Now erected inside the church next to the chancel arch the alphabet stone stands at 1.22 metres high, the stone was originally taller but the top has been broken. The west face of this stone is inscribed with the latin alphabet in half uncial script dating to the 6th century and an earlier insciption with the letters DNI meaning Domini. The South face shown left, has an inscribed Latin cross with scrolled terminals. The North face had an inscribed cross but only a scrolled terminal and stem remain. |
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Ogham Stone Situated on the northern side of the pathway that leads you to the romanesque church this holed ogham stone stands at 1.83 metres in height and measures 0.24 metres in width at the base. The inscription reads, ANN M(AI)LE INBIR MACI BROCANN A second inscription on the South side reads either ANM or M(A)QI. |
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The Sundial This pillar stands at 1.23 metres high and the rectangular shaft and the semi-circular head have a smooth finish. The south east face of the head is divided into four equal sections by lines radiating from the gnomon hole. The north west face of the head is decorated with a cross of arcs. The sundial is situated on the South side of the pathway as you approach the church. |
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Stone Cross Also situated on the Southside of the pathway is a stone cross standing at 2.5 metres high. The ecclesiastical site at Kilmalkedar is situated 5 kilometres north of Dingle on the R556. Discovery Map 70: Q 403 062. Last visit September 2003. Photos: Jim Dempsey.
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