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Cross-inscribed stone in Mainham

Cross-inscribed stone

What is recorded here

In a graveyard (KD014-006002-). A broad, thin and gently tapering limestone slab (H 1.17m; Wth at top 0.73m; Wth at base 0.61m; T 0.008-0.10m) has a simple ringed Latin cross incised on its E face (H 0.97m; Wth 0.41m; diam. of ring 0.11m). Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011
Probably dates to the early medieval period, associated with Christian burial practices. The cross may have marked a grave or served as a boundary marker with spiritual significance.

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