What is recorded here

Standing in the graveyard at Dysert O’Dea (CL025-091002-), some 16m S of the church (CL025-091001-). Named ‘Cross’ on the 1920 OS 6-inch map. A small rudely carved cross (H 0.68m) with a circular head and very short arms (0.02-0.03m) on a shaft that widens towards the base. The cross leans to NW and is thicker at the top (T 0.14m) than at the base (Wth 0.1m). A small finial feature with double gables is carved at the top. There are no visible carvings or inscription. (Ua Cróinín 1992, 116) The following images have been uploaded: CL025-091004-_01.jpg Cross from E CL025-091004-_02.jpg View from W CL025-091004-_03.jpg View from N highlighting finial feature. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 13 February 2019

A small high cross, likely medieval in date, standing in the graveyard at Dysert O’Dea; its simple design and circular head suggest a regional style associated with early Christian Ireland.

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