What is recorded here
This stone cross (L 0.18m; Wth 0.12m; T 0.03m) was on Sceilg Mhichíl. It is roughly formed with a damaged head and hollowed angles beneath slightly projecting arms. It is now in the care of the OPW (National Monuments Depot, Killarney). The SMR number at its original location on Sceilg Mhichíl is KE104A001119-.
Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork.
Date of upload: 30 May 2011
A local high cross, likely early medieval in date, associated with Sceilg Mhichíl; its style reflects the tradition of Irish monastic stone sculpture, though specific builder or dedication is not recorded.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Cross (present location) in CarrigafreaghaneCross (present location) · 1 yd
Muckross Housegate lodge · 189 yd
QuayQuay · 564 yd
Sheheree Bog Nature ReserveNature reserve · 945 yd
The Blue PoolGallery · 968 yd
church/chapelchurch/chapel · 998 yd
European YewEuropean Yew · 1150 yd
Castlelough BayBay · 1311 yd
Osprey RockIsland · 1400 yd