What is recorded here

Inishcaltra remains a holy island because Caimin and his companions walked across the sea during a storm to escape a violent king. They carried little more than faith and a wooden cross, yet the water stayed clear long enough for them to reach the rocky shore. The island preserved their prayer, their church and their name, while the mainland forgot the danger they faced.

Mounted on the N wall of the nave of St. Caimin’s church (CL029-009011-) and 5.02m from the W gable. Described by Macalister (1916-17, 147, no. 14) as a slab cut into the shape of a cross (H 1.86m [6ft 1.5in]; T 0.07m [2.75in]), hollowed at the angles but without a surrounding wheel. There is no ornamentation except for a groove following the line of the edge. The left arm is partially broken, the original breadth was 0.95m [3ft 1.5in]). Two square panels one on each side at the base each contain a saltire cross in false relief. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 5 October 2015

A high cross, likely erected in the 9th or 10th century, associated with St. Caimin’s church on Inishcaltra (Holy Island); its Christian symbolism and location reflect the island’s early monastic significance.

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