Cross-slab in Ardocheasty

In the graveyard (WA040-008008-) associated with the early medieval church (WA040-008001-) known as St Declan's Oratory, the late 12th-century cathedral (WA040-008002-) and the round tower (WA040-008003-) at Ardmore. A roughly rectangular slab (H 0.5m; Wth 0.31m; D 0.08m) with irregular rounded edges and undressed surface. A deeply incised cross with expanded terminals occupies most of the surface of the slab. The three upper arms of the cross appear to be of roughly equal size, though the lateral terminals are quite worn, particularly that on the dexter side. The terminal of the cross-base is well preserved and is smaller than the upper arms. See attached: WA040-008026-_01 Cross-slab (Photograph by John Tierney) Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 4 August 2021

This cross-slab, located in the graveyard at Ardmore, likely dates to the early medieval period and may have served as a Christian memorial or ecclesiastical marker, reflecting the site's long history of religious significance. Its design may incorporate both Christian and earlier symbolic motifs, though specific folklore or detailed prehistoric associations are not recorded.