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Cloghnacomirca

Cross-inscribed pillar

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Situated on a W-facing slope c. 50m S of the graveyard of Mothel Abbey (WA007-010001-), and at the entrance to a farmyard. A slightly tapering Old Red Sandstone pillar (H 1.2m; dims. of top 0.23m x 0.23m) has a socket (dims. 12cm x 11cm; D 11cm) on top and slight traces of an incised cross with hollow angles on one face. (Power 1897c, 117) Power, P (1897c) Notes and queries - Cross inscribed pillar stone at Mothel. WAJ 3, 117. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 01 November 2010
Likely dating to the early medieval period, this standing stone may be associated with the nearby Mothel Abbey, potentially marking a boundary or serving a ritual function. Local folklore sometimes links such stones to saintly traditions or protective charms.

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