What is recorded here

In Ceathrú An Teampaill, a 0.75m stone marks the west end of a grave beside the ruined Ballywiheen Church. Its east face carries an inverted T instead of a familiar cross, suggesting a local faith or forgotten craft. The marker still stands near Croagh Marhin, waiting for someone to read its unusual shape.

Ballywiheen Church/Teampall Bhaile Bhoithín: The remains of a simple rectangular church (KE042-103001-) are situated in a graveyard (KE042-103002-) near the foot of the E slopes of Croagh Marhin. Cross-inscribed Stones (KE042-103004-/011-): (5) An upright slab marking the W end of a grave to SSE of the church. It is 0.75m high and 0.35m wide. Its E face is inscribed with an inverted T. See attached photograph courtesy of Laurence Dunne See attached line drawing of cross-slab taken from Cuppage 1986 The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 981. 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: 11 July 2022

This cross-inscribed stone likely dates to the early medieval period, associated with Christian worship or burial practices. Such stones often marked ecclesiastical sites or served as memorials, reflecting the spread of Christianity in rural Ireland.

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