Cross-inscribed stone in Portloman

Described in 1980 as 'a flat sandstone slab (L 0.67m; Wth 0.28m) with an incised cross in the centre surrounded by a lightly incised pattern of rectangles. This stone lies on the ground about 2m west of the west end of the church (WM011-145----)' (SMR file, 15/10/1980). See attached rough sketch of graveslab drawn in 1980. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 24 June 2010

Probably dates to the early Christian period (5th–9th century AD), based on the incised cross. Such stones may have marked burial sites, territorial boundaries, or had a commemorative or ritual function.