Roughly 400 inscriptions in the ogham alphabet are known from stone monuments scattered around the Irish Sea, the bulk of them dating to the fifth and sixth centuries. The language of these inscriptions is predominantly Primitive Irish, but a …

Ogham (also ogam and ogom, [4] / ˈɒɡəm / OG-əm, [5] Modern Irish: [ˈoː (ə)mˠ]; Middle Irish: ogum, ogom, later ogam [ˈɔɣəmˠ] [6][7]) is an Early Medieval alphabet used primarily to write the early Irish language (in the "orthodox" inscriptions, 4th to 6th centuries AD), and later the Old Irish language (scholastic ogham, 6th to 9th centuries).

Ogham is an alphabet that appears on monumental inscriptions dating from the 4th to the 6th century AD, and in manuscripts dating from the 6th to the 9th century. It was used mainly to write Primitive and Old Irish, and also to write Old Welsh, Pictish and Latin.

Feb 19, 2018 · According to Charles Thomas, Irish presence in Britain may go back to the 3rd century and have lasted until the Viking incursions and is attested by the existence of personal names, nouns and conjunctions in Ogham inscriptions from the region (THOMAS, 1973, p. 5-13).

May 11, 2012 · There are some four to five hundred surviving ogham inscriptions throughout Britain and Ireland with the largest number appearing in Pembrokeshire. The rest of the inscriptions were located around south-eastern Ireland, Scotland, Orkney, the Isle of Man, and around the border of Devon and Cornwall.

Jul 9, 2021 · Ogham inscriptions were carved starting at the bottom left-hand side of the stone face. The Ogham is usually read upwards along the left-hand edge of the stone, sometimes across the top, and then down to the other side.

Oct 5, 2023 · Preserving Early Irish: Ogham inscriptions provide valuable linguistic data, helping scholars trace the evolution of the Irish language and its dialects. Irish mythology often intertwines with factual history, and Ogham is no exception.

Apr 24, 2024 · Ogham stones are an intriguing aspect of our shared Celtic heritage, carrying inscriptions that mark our ancient cultural narratives. We will explore these unique artefacts through your most common queries.

Jan 3, 2025 · Ogham script stones are ancient monuments that offer a glimpse into early medieval Ireland and Britain. These stones, inscribed with a unique alphabet, served as markers for graves, boundaries, and important locations.

May 9, 2024 · Mostly written on wood and stone, Ogham is based on a high medieval Briatharogam tradition of ascribing the name of trees to individual characters. "The inscriptions containing Ogham are...