Cross in Carrowgilhooly, County Sligo

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What is recorded here

Situated on the NW side of farmyard in a of drystone recess (H 0.5m; Wth 0.4m; D 0.25m) in a NE-SW orientated drystone field wall to the rear of a hayshed. Sculpture consists of a free standing stone sculpture depicting the crucifixion (H 0.45m; Wth 0.26m; T 0.08m). The crucified figure, carved in high relief, fills the front of the cross, extending the length of the shaft and the width of the arms. The letters INRI are positioned above and to the left of the figure's head.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record SL013-106003

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