What is recorded here
On the N-verge of the road. A lozenge-shaped, limestone block (max. dims L 1.2m; Wth 1m; H 0.47m) with a shallow rectangular mortice (dims. L 0.4m; Wth 0.25m; D 0.15m). According to Fitzgerald (1918-19, 258), ' ... (a) cross was erected to the memory of Sir Maurice FitzGerald, Knt., of Lackagh, who was slain at this spot in 1520 in an affray with Con mac Melaghlin O'More of Leix, Chief of his name. Of this cross, only two portions are now known to exist - (1) the socketed base known as the "Wart Stone"; and (2) a portion of the shaft, richly sculpted, now at Kilkea Castle (KD037-017----). (Fitzgerald 1891, 250-51; Crawford 1907, 237; Strath 1935-8, 191-4; Price 1959, 166; Tickell 1960, 369)
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy
Date of upload: 06 December 2011
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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