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Cross-slab in Carrowgilhooly

Cross-slab

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Situated in farmyard to front of sheds and originally discovered as a flag in the floor of nearby farmhouse. The slab is of a fine grained reddish sandstone, roughly rectangular in shape and section (L 0.95m; Wth 0.63m; T 0. 12m). The top and left side of the stone have been broken. A cross (max. diam. 0.36m) of Maltese type within a circular band is carved in low relief at the top of the slab. Compiled by: Mark Keegan Date of upload: 19 January 2011
Probably dating to the early Christian period, the cross-slab likely served a religious or commemorative function, possibly marking a burial or sacred site. Its discovery in a farmhouse floor suggests later domestic reuse, while the design may reflect local Christian traditions or symbolic protection.

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