Ogham

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Teacher Discovers Ancient Ogham Stone in England: A Piece of Ireland's Past Unveiled

Ancient languages - Archaeology - Celtic culture - Linguistic history - Ogham writing

Exclusive find: Rare ancient ogham stone discovered by a teacher in England sheds light on Irish language history

A teacher stumbled upon a remarkable treasure in his English home - an ancient ogham stone originating from Ireland. The sandstone rock features intricate ogham markings believed to have been created 1600 years ago, providing a fascinating glimpse into the linguistic history of Ireland. This unique discovery is set to go on display at a museum, offering the public a rare opportunity to witness a piece of Ireland's ancient past firsthand. The ogham writing on the stone holds significant cultural and historical importance, adding to the rich tapestry of Ireland's heritage.

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Teacher finds stone with ancient ogham writing from Ireland in ... (The Guardian)

Exclusive: Sandstone rock featuring language markings created 1600 years ago to go on display at museum.

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Stone with Ancient Writing Discovered in England by Geography ... (ARTnews)

Found by a teacher at his English home, the rare artifact offers insight into earlier forms of the Irish language.

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