Ballynaclogh Sheela-Na-Gig (TN027-003003-)

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15th century sheela-na-gig located on quoin stone of south-western corner of the medieval nave and chancel parish church ruins of Ballynaclogh, Co. Tipperary also known as Weyperous, in the diocese of Killaloe, Barony of Ormond Upper. The church which was entered through a chamfered pointed limestone doorway stands in the eastern quadrant of a rectangular-shaped graveyard (TN027-003006-), immediately southeast of a 19th century Protestant church built in 1802 with a gift of £500 from the Board of First Fruits. The figure, carved in relief, (c. 0.5m high) has a flat-topped head, jug-shaped ears, pointed chin, widely spaced almond eyes and no clear mouth. One arm is pulling the face, probably the ear, while the other arm is reaching under a leg and pulling the vulva. The legs are apart and the feet are quite badly spalled. For more information on the church ruins, visit: https://maps.archaeology.ie/HistoricEnvironment/?SMRS=TN027-003002-