Cross-inscribed stone in Clashmore

Situated within the graveyard (WA037-008003-) at Clashmore church (WA037-008001-). Power (1896b, 201) records a stone (H c. 0.7m; Wth c. 0.53m; T c. 6cm) shaped like a crude cross and inscribed with a cross that is used as a grave-marker without inscription. It is c. 20m NE of the C of I church that has been converted into a heritage centre, but it is unlikely to be ancient. Power, Rev. P. (1896b) The ancient ruined churches of Waterford. WAJ. 2, 2-15, 195-298. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 10 November 2011

Likely dating to the early Christian period in Ireland (5th–10th centuries AD), the cross-inscribed stone reflects the spread of Christianity and may have served as a memorial or liturgical marker. Its placement within a graveyard suggests a possible connection to local burial practices or ecclesiastical tradition.