Why this matters
The Corker Cross, associated with a holy well dedicated to St Coleman, is thought to mark the site of the saint's birth; its construction date is uncertain, but it likely dates to the early medieval period. The cross is significant as a relic linked to a venerated local saint and pilgrimage site.
What is recorded here
This cross is associated with a holy well (GA114-057003-) dedicated to St Coleman. It stands to its W of the well and it is believed to mark the spot where the saint was born (Long 1978, 12-13). On inspection in November 1982 the cross had been smashed but an inscription on its base indicated that it was erected in 1901. On re-inspection in July 1993 a Celtic cross had been erected on the original base stone.
Compiled by: Olive Alcock
Date of upload: 30 January 2020
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