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Cross-slab in Commons (duleek Lower By.)

Cross-slab

What is recorded here

A cross-slab that is described as rectangular (max. dims 1.35m x 0.39m; T 0.2m) with a double-ringed incised cross (Bradley and King 1985, 45), whose arms do not extend beyond the ring, has been removed for safe-keeping from the graveyard (ME027-038029-) of St. Cianán's parish church (ME027-038013-) (O Boyle 2001, 129). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload 19 August, 2014
A cross-slab from the early medieval period, likely Christian in origin, used as a memorial or waymark; the double-ringed cross design is associated with insular art traditions in Britain and Ireland.

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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