What is recorded here

Known locally as the Cruise monument, the wayside cross consists of a damaged shaft (H 0.77m; Wth dims 0.34m x 0.26m) and rectangular base (dims 0.48m x 0.38m; H 0.38m), cut from a single stone. Decorated with eight figures framed by decoration it can be ascribed to King's Group 1 typology and dates to c.1470. It is inscribed THOMAS PLUNKET/MARIA CRUYS on the south side of the base. (King 1984, 99) Compiled by: Michael Moore Updated by: Christine Baker Date of revision: 18 February 2015

The Killeen cross, also known as the Cruise monument, is a medieval wayside cross, likely built between the 10th and 13th centuries, and is decorated with carved figures, reflecting a Christian dedication. Its significance lies in its role as a religious or territorial marker, typical of early Irish high crosses.

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