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Cross-slab in Clonca

Cross-slab

What is recorded here

Situated on level pasture land to the SW of the Church at Clonca. A stone, wheeled cross-slab (DG012-002009-) came from the same field as a standing stone (DG012-001001-). The cross-slab has been removed for safety. It is very similar to a slab set into the wall at the entrance to Fahan graveyard (DG038-013004-). The site is located in generally good land sloping slightly to the S where there is an extensive area of bogland. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008
Likely dating to the early medieval period, the cross-slab may have served a Christian commemorative or waymarking function. Its association with a nearby standing stone suggests a possible prehistoric or early Christian ritual or territorial context.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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