What is recorded here

One chamber held a cross-cut stone, its edges sharpened by time and intention. The room stood as a marker of identity, memory and continuity. People entered with respect because the chamber still spoke. It denied nothing, yet it refused to be forgotten.

National Monument No. 519. Calluragh burial ground/An Cheallnúach: KE042-060001- is located about 1.25km E of the village of Ballyferriter on approximately the highest point in the townland with a good view to the N over Smerwick Harbour. (8) Cross-inscribed pillars and slabs: Stone B (KE042-060009-) is a sandstone slab which had been reset as part of the rectilinear ceallúnach enclosure. It is decorated with a large Latin cross with bifurcated terminals and 2 small crosslets in the upper angles. A horizontal bar is carved above the head of the cross. L: .8m. W: .4m. T: .2m. To see a 3D model of this stone visit: https://skfb.ly/LXG9 The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 874. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 9 August 2013

Probably dating to the early Christian period, this cross-slab likely served a memorial or liturgical function within the burial ground. Its carved design may reflect local Christian traditions or personal devotion.

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