Cross-slab in Eoghanacht

This is one of eight cross-slabs (see also GA110-023013- to GA110-023014- and GA110-023016- to GA110-023020-) associated with Leaba Bhreacáin (GA110-023001-). This example is set against the N revetment of the leaba. It consists of a broken roughly subrectangular cross-slab (dims. c. 1.1m x 0.9m; T 0.14m) bearing a two-line Greek cross with splayed terminals and a central roundel with a cupmark or depression. The cross is set within a two-line circle. Traces of an inscription, SCI BRE NI (which reads SANTI BRECANI), are evident in the three surviving cantons of the cross (Waddell 1973, 17-18, no. 4). (Macalister 1985, 379-80; Westropp 1895, 252; Crawford 1913, 153 (a); Higgins 1987, vol. 2, 358, no. 80 and see also no. 1) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 March 2016

This cross-slab likely dates to the Early Christian period (5th–9th century AD) and may have served a liturgical or commemorative function, possibly marking a holy site or burial location. Its association with Leaba Bhreacáin suggests a connection to local Christian tradition or early monastic activity.