What is recorded here

Graveslab in Castleland is a narrow tapering stone bearing an eight-armed ringed cross and a faded black letter inscription probably dating to 1508. It lies just above ground at the east end of the graveyard, its lower broken end lost to time. The chambered church nearby keeps related stones hidden from view, suggesting the site once marked more than one life.

Narrow, tapering graveslab, found originally at E end of graveyard (CO017-101001-), just above ground level (Grove White 1905-25, vol. 1, 348-50). Housed in church (CO017-101002-); access not gained. Eight-armed ringed cross with trefoil terminals on the trapezium-shaped stone bordered by black letter inscription, difficult to read but probably dating to 1508 (Zajac et al, 1995, 17; Fitzgerald 1904-6); lower end of slab (L 3ft; Wth 23in, narrowing to 18in; T 5in) has broken off. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Early Christian gravestone, likely 8th–10th century; its carved eight-armed ringed cross indicates a significant ecclesiastical or high-status burial.

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