What is recorded here

Cross-slab in Com Dhíneol Theas stands at Calluragh burial ground on the lower western slopes of Beennacouma, overlooking Coumeenoole strand. Two small stone cairns hold the slabs, each marked with a plain cross on its western face. The place belongs to County Kerry and remains listed as National Monument No. 10063.

National Monument No. 10063. Calluragh burial ground KE052-126---- is situated on the lower W slopes of Beennacouma, overlooking Coumeenoole strand. Two small cairns of stone, on the W and S sides of the mound, support the cross-slabs, each of which is inscribed with a plain cross on its present W face. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 894. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

Probably dating to the early Christian period, the cross-slab likely served a memorial or liturgical function within the burial ground. Such stones often carried Christian symbols and may have been associated with local monastic or ritual activity.

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