What is recorded here

Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin in 1854. He became a famous writer, dramatist and public voice. His sharp wit, emotional depth and political courage changed British and Irish culture.

Built into the N pier of the gate to the graveyard (CV014-028009-). It is described (O’Donvan 1995, 197) as ‘Fragment of a cross-inscribed stone (dims 0.32m x 0.27m; Wth 0.15m) decorated with a small cross (0.18m x 0.17m across arms) with expanded terminals, incorporated into masonry of N gate-pier at entrance to graveyard. Top right and bottom left corners of stone have been shattered.’ It is not evident in 2018. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 27 July 2018

This cross-inscribed stone likely dates to the early medieval period, associated with Christian symbolism and possibly used as a memorial or waymark. The presence of a cross suggests a ecclesiastical or devotional function, common in monastic or burial contexts.

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