What is recorded here

Cross-slab in Fuerty is a cross-slab in Fuerty, County Roscommon, Ireland. Two sandstone cross-slabs stand on the tower of the roofless Church of Ireland church, while a third rests in the graveyard beside them. The measured slab reaches 0.9 metres across and 0.7 metres high, bearing an incised five-line cross with expanded terminals and the words or ar mór.

Two sandstone cross-slabs are displayed on the tower of the roofless Church of Ireland church, and another lies in the graveyard (RO039-063002-) (Wakeman 1890-1, 357-8; Crawford 1913, 160; Macalister 1945, vol. 2, 14,15; Herity et al. 1997, 117-8). This slab (dims 0.9m x 0.7m) has an incised five-line cross with expanded terminals and the inscription 'or ar mór'. See the attached image. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

Likely dating to the early medieval period, the cross-slabs may have served as Christian grave markers or waymarkers, reflecting the spread of Christianity in the region. Their placement in a church context suggests a liturgical or commemorative function.

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