Why this matters
A local church or high cross; wider significance not recorded.
Overview
At Barnabrack holy well (SL019-141001-). There is a tradition of a cross or cross inscribed stone at this monument. (M.A. Timoney 1989, pers. comm.). It was not located. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011
Foundation and growth
The record identifies Cross in Barnabrack as Cross. It does not safely name a founder or establish every rebuilding date. The saved detailed account records: At Barnabrack holy well (SL019-141001-). There is a tradition of a cross or cross inscribed stone at this monument. (M.A. Timoney 1989, pers. comm.). It was not located. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011
People and events
No complete list of clergy, worshippers, patrons, burials or local events is provided by the short saved wording. Famous people are not attached without evidence for this exact place.
Damage, loss and survival
The place remains recorded as Cross, but the saved wording does not give a complete account of fire, abandonment, reform, demolition, restoration or what fabric survives.
Why it mattered
Cross in Barnabrack preserves part of the area's religious, community or commemorative history. Its named source and place allow the local story to be developed without inventing dates or legends.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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