Cross in Sceilg Mhichíl

Cross described in 1996 as follows; This small, rough stone cross (L 0.48m; Wth 0.19m; T 0.05m), with 'rudimentary arms' was located close to a stone cross (KE104A001090-) on the upper terrace (KE104A001105-) (O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, 289, no. 948 (72)). There are no visible remains of this cross. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 948. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 10 March 2022

A small, rough stone cross with rudimentary arms, located on the upper terrace of Sceilg Mhichíl, was likely built during the early medieval period, associated with the monastic settlement on the island. Its simple style reflects the austere nature of early Irish monastic art, and the site's dedication to St. Michael underscores its religious significance in a remote, ecclesiastical landscape.