Knickeen

Ogham Stone

Knickeen Long Stone, is classified as a standing stone with ogham writing. This megalith stands approximately 8 feet high, with an ogham inscription reading "Maqi Nili". Ogham is the earliest form of writing in Ireland dating back to the early Christian era. This megalith was really hard to find as it was hidden in a forestry plantation, I would not of found it without a map. On my last visit to Knickeen I am glad to say that recently they had cleared some of the trees around this monument. For more on ogham writing click here

Situated: Four miles south-east from the village of Donard, Co Wicklow, you will come to a cross roads, on the right is the Glen of Imaal boundary and on your left a gateway into the woods, the pillarstone is about 40 yards into the woods on your right hand side.

Discovery Map 56: 984 948. last visit May 2002.

Photos: Jim Dempsey.

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