Cross-inscribed pillar (present location) in Townparks (longford By.)

Formerly located within the SE quadrant of an ecclesiastical enclosure (LF013-034001-), this cross-inscribed pillar is now in St Mel’s College in Longford town (LF013-026----). It comprises a large, rectangular, limestone pillar (H 2.45m; Wth 0.35m; T 0.25m) on which a simple Latin cross is carved in relief. In the angles of the cross arms, the stone has been cut away to give a ringed effect. The stem is decorated with a transverse groove. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan, Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 6 June 2013

This cross-inscribed pillar likely dates to the early medieval period, associated with Christian monastic activity in the area. Its relocation from an ecclesiastical enclosure suggests it may have originally served a liturgical or commemorative function within a religious site.