What is recorded here

On the summit of an esker within view of Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly (OF005-004----) c. 4.5km to the ENE. A small fragment of the wayside cross (RO056-005----), which is octagonal but has been damaged (dims. 0.3m x c. 0.3m; H 0.6m), was moved from its original position c. 400m to the W and is now in the graveyard (RO056-007001-). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

A wayside cross in Cloonburren, likely built in the early medieval period, associated with the ecclesiastical landscape of Clonmacnoise; its octagonal form suggests a Christian dedication and connection to monastic traditions in the region.

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