Cross-slab (present location) in Raheen (athenry By.)

Originally located on High Island (see GA021-026035-). Recorded by Fisher (2014, 203, no. 4, Fig. 7.1), this is a tapered cross-slab (H 0.76m; Wth 0.39m; T 0.08m) with a small base tenon (H 0.11m; Wth 0.13m; T 0.04m) and it is decorated on both faces. The E face bears a Latin cross in low relief with large forks in the upper and side limbs. The shaft rises from a horizontal bar with crosslet terminals. A Greek cross with forked terminals is incised on the W face. Four bosses with hollowed centres are visible between the arms of the cross and damaged bosses are evident at the upper angles of the slab. A T-shaped outline below the cross may be an attempt at a triquetra. (White Marshall and Rourke 2000, 147-8, no. 13) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 19 November 2015

This cross-slab is likely of early medieval Christian origin, dating to between the 8th and 11th centuries. It may have served as a memorial or waymark, and its cross may reflect both Christian symbolism and possible earlier pagan traditions in the region.