What is recorded here
Lies almost parallel with and 0.2m S of the S wall of the chancel of St Mary's church (WI023-003001-) and is partially grass-covered. Described by Leask (1950, fig. 4a, 15) as a slab, slightly tapering, 4 feet 6 inches [1.67m] by 2 feet 1 inch [0.63m]. An incised single-line cross, with triangular ends to the arms, in a single-line frame. Outside the S. wall of the chancel’.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 20 December 2012
See linked document with drawing of slab taken from Robert Cochrane Historical and Descriptive Notes with Ground Plans, Elevations, Sections and Details of the Ecclesiastical Remains at Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. Extract from the Eightieth Annual Report of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland 1911-12. Dublin, 1925.
Probably dates to the early medieval period, likely 8th to 11th century, based on its form and association with a church site. It may have served as a Christian cross slab, possibly marking a burial or waymark, though specific iconography or inscriptions are not detailed in the record.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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