Cross-slab in Inishcaltra OR Holy Island

Located 2.6m from the E door of the ‘Confessional’ (CL029-009017-) on Inis Cealtra. A socket for an upright slab extends across the slab at the head of the cross. Noted by Macalister (1916-17, 152, no. 28) as 'of ninth-century type' and described as ‘a stone bearing a ‘Celtic’ cross in cavo rilievo [false relief].’ Macalister also mentions that one ‘Delany’ remembered a slab standing in the socket, which he described as being about 1ft high. He could not remember if it was inscribed or ornamented in any way. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 5 October 2015