What is recorded here

Graveslab in Portlecka lies flat in the gravel of Ruan church, its western head marking a forgotten person beneath the nave. Rain and time have blurred most of its surface, yet a double-lined ringed cross still emerges when light strikes the stone at the right angle. The broken lower edge suggests violence or neglect, while the preserved cross suggests pride, faith or love.

Set in gravel in the middle of the nave of Ruan church (CL025-070001-). A tapering graveslab (L 1.46m; Wth at top 0.48m; Wth at base 0.38m) lying flush with the gravel with its head to W. The slab is much weathered but a simple incised double-lined ringed cross can just be made out. The lower end cannot be distinguished. The edges are rough and broken and the lower left chunk is broken off. A similar but more well-preserved slab (CL025-070007-) lies immediately to N. CL025-070004-_01.jpg attached. Revised by: Mary Tunney Date of revision: 22 October 2018

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