The bell and its shrine. Follow the records, people, objects and places from this period. This is a growing selection from the research.
The Book of Armagh contains a note written by Máel Suthain in Brian’s presence about what was due to Armagh. The visit appears under different years in the annals.
Source: Book of Armagh, folio 16v; Annals of Ulster, U1005.7; Annals of the Four Masters, M1004.9.An annal records raids in revenge for the profanation of the Bell of the Testament. The entry names the bell; it does not name a keeper.
Source: Annals of Loch Cé, entry for 1044; verify the edition and entry before relying on this citation.The shrine inscription names Cathalán Ua Maelchallain as keeper of the bell. It also names Domnall Ua Lochlainn and the craftsman Cú Dúilig and his sons.
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