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Cross-inscribed stone in Lorrha

Cross-inscribed stone

What is recorded here

Small recumbent rectangular-shaped slab (dims. 0.51m x 0.32m x 0.16m) at the E end of the Augustinian priory (TN004-010006-). The top of the slab is decorated with an incised double line circle framing an incised equal-armed cross. See attached screenshots of 3D model of the cross-inscribed stone. 3D model can be accessed on the Sketchfab website at: https://skfb.ly/owFMT Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 22 September 2008
Probably dates to the early Christian period (5th–9th century). The incised equal-armed cross is typical of Insular Christian symbolism and may have had a liturgical or commemorative function.

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