Cross-slab in Killaconner

A small tapering flagstone bearing a deeply incised, roughly executed, plain Latin cross and bordered by a thin, lightly incised line (max. L 0.8m, Wth 0.33m). In 1966 the slab was to be seen lying against the wall of Killaconner church which was subsequently levelled and at that time the stone was removed to Iniskeen Museum. The above description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007

Probably dating to the early medieval period (5th–10th century), this cross-slab likely served as a Christian memorial or waymark. The Latin cross suggests a Christian association, possibly linked to early monastic or ecclesiastical activity in the area.