Cross-slab in Eoghanacht

This is one of eight cross-slabs (see also GA110-023013- to GA110-023015- and GA110-023017- to GA110-023020-) associated with Leaba Bhreacáin (GA110-023001-). This example is lying on the leacht. It consists of a rectangular limestone slab (L 0.75m; Wth 0.3m; T 0.07m) bearing a single-line Latin cross with a central boss and forked terminals. (Crawford 1913, 154, (n); Waddell 1973, 19, no. 6; Higgins 1987, vol. 2, 306, no. 33) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 March 2016

This cross-slab likely dates to the Early Christian period (5th to 9th century AD) and may have served a liturgical or commemorative function, possibly associated with a monastic or burial site. Its placement on the leacht (a type of burial mound) suggests a connection to local Christian tradition or saintly veneration.