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Cross-slab in Reary More

Cross-slab

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Half a century of rain and half a century of forgetfulness changed the angle of the slabs, but the marks still catch light like a promise kept. The smallest tau may be a maker's joke or a prayer compressed until it stopped needing words. What is certain is that the chamber still holds its shape, and the chamber is the visible part of the claim.
One of three rectangular shaped slabs with incised and false relief geometrical designs but no obvious crosses except for a possible small Greek tau in the centre of one, situated in NW angle of church (No. 3:3/01). (JKAS 1938, 109). Now in the sacristy of the R.C. church in Rosenallis (LA003-025001-, 002-). Described by Leask as slab number 3 and describes it as a doubtful slab but it is decorated (Leask 1938, 109). (LA003-025002-). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 17 December 2007
Probably dating to the early medieval period, the slab may have had a Christian or symbolic function, with its geometric designs reflecting either pre-Christian traditions or early Christian artistic influences. The possible Greek tau symbol suggests a potential Christian association, though its exact meaning or use remains unclear.

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