E.CHRIST. · OGHAM STONE

Ogham stone

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14384
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
OGHAM STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The E.CHRIST. Ogham Stone in Omagh, County Tyrone, is an Early Christian monument inscribed with ogham script, the ancient alphabetic system employed in Ireland and Britain during the early medieval period. Ogham stones of this type typically date to the fifth through seventh centuries and represent some of the earliest written records of the Irish language, serving as territorial markers or memorials associated with Christian sites and settlements. The stone's physical form and inscriptions provide evidence of the transition from pagan to Christian society in early medieval Ulster. Such monuments are significant archaeological indicators of early Christian settlement patterns and the linguistic history of the region.

Ogham stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14384. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ogham stone?

The E.CHRIST. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14384.

What period does Ogham stone date from?

Ogham stone dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a ogham stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Ogham stone?

Ogham stone is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 14384.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ogham stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle, cairn & two alignments (6.1 km), Dermot & grania's bed. wedge tomb (7 km), Carnanbane. court tomb (7.3 km).

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