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Cross-inscribed stone in Lissonuffy

Cross-inscribed stone

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The church of Lissonuffy (RO029-099001-) is within a rectangular graveyard (RO029-099002-) where there is a stone (H 0.7m; Wth 0.2m; T 0.13m) inscribed with a cross (H 12cm; span 13cm) that has expanding terminals outside the S church wall. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 3 November, 2014
This cross-inscribed stone likely dates to the early medieval period, associated with Christian worship or burial practices. The expanding terminals of the cross may reflect a regional stylistic tradition or symbolic emphasis on radiating spiritual power.

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