also nearby is the location of an ogham stone, one of only 14 in kilkenny, and which is recorded by megalithic monuments of ireland as having been discovered in 1841 when standing erect, though now relocated on the same site. they state that it is one of near 400 discovered in ireland and the western uk, and was found to be composed of grained slate that has been dated back to 700-900 ad by ziegler. it is in length, in width, and in depth. local traditions have translated the inscription as "here lies corbmac ó cuinn". that may be cormac ua cuinn, meaning "grandson of conn", and also known as cormac mac airt or cormac ulfada (long beard) who was, according to medieval irish legend and historical tradition, a leading high king of ireland. he is believed to have ruled from tara c.250 ad and to be the most famous of the ancient high kings that ruled ireland from the 2nd to the 4th century.