Stone Figure, Boa Island, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
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Title
Stone Figure, Boa Island, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Subject
Stone Sculpture
Idol
Janus Sculpture
Description
Caldragh Graveyard
Lanern slide of a carved stone figure found on Boa Island, Co. Fermanagh. Originally labeled '51 F' with title 'Caldragh 12.' Found in the Caldragh graveyeard are two stone statues. The one pictured is a Janus, or double-sided figure, the east being male and the west side a female. The male side is carved in high relief and can be seen with a pointed penis and crossed arms. These figures have been described as Celtic idols and have suffered terrible weathering in the past years.
Heritage Asset ID: (153:8 & 22)
Creator
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Source
RSAI Lantern Slide Collection: Box 21
Publisher
The Discovery Programme
Date
Early Christian
Contributor
Sophie Hogan
Format
image/tiff
Language
EN
Type
Image
Alternative Title
Box21_051
Date Created
25/11/14
Has Format
Scanned to 2400 dpi , 16 bit greyscale image with automatic exposure
Epson Perfection V750 Pro flatbed scanner
Is Part Of
RSAI Lantern Slide Collection
Extent
114.3mb
7609 x 7559 pixels
Medium
Lantern Slides
Spatial Coverage
Country: Northern Ireland, UK
Town/Townlaid: Boa Island
http://www.logainm.ie/130609.aspx
County: County Fermanagh
Logainm code: http://www.logainm.ie/100014.aspx
Irish National Grid East: H 13
Irish National Grid North: 64
position source: www.logainm.ie
Latitude:54.516667
Longitude: -7.833333
Rights Holder
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Files
Citation
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI), “Stone Figure, Boa Island, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland,” Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, accessed May 15, 2024, http://rsai.locloudhosting.net/items/show/25660.
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