What is recorded here

Thin slab (H. 0.89m; 0.41m x 0.06m), long axis N-S, leaning to S. Set radially in enclosing wall of circular enclosure (CO147-043002-). Shallow Latin cross incised on E face (H 0.56m; Wth 0.24m). Terminal S arm damaged by weathering. With another radial stone in wall to SE, could be part of entrance feature to enclosure. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Image provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

Probably dates to the early medieval period, associated with Christian symbolism and possibly used as a boundary or memorial marker. The Latin cross suggests a ecclesiastical or ritual function within the enclosed area.

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