What is recorded here
In the W part of a graveyard (LF013-018004-), close to an early medieval church (LF013-018----). One of two cross-slabs (see also LF013-018003-). One face of this irregularly shaped sandstone fragment (H 0.83m; Wth 0.42m; T 0.1m) is completely decorated with intricate, geometric designs with three small, simple, Latin crosses at the margins. (Fanning and Ó hÉailidhe 1980, 16, fig. 4)
Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan, Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 5 June 2013
Probably dates to the early medieval period, likely 8th to 11th century, given its proximity to an early medieval church and its cross-slabs context. It may have served as a funerary monument or Christian memorial, reflecting the spread of Christianity in the region.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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