Graveslab in Rathmichael

Rathmichael church ruins stands on the E slopes of Carrickgollogan. This graveslab (L 1.8m x Wth 0.68m) is a Rathdown-type slab bearing two sets of three concentric circles, joined by a central band, which is divided into three by transverse lines. There is a cup mark in the centre of one set. At the undamaged end are two radiating lines and along each edge of the slab are five semi-circular loops. This is secured to the external face of the S wall of Rathmichael church (DU026-050001-) close to the SW angle (Ó hEailidhe 1957, 77, 79). See attached drawing of graveslab taken from Healy 2009, 82. To see a 3D model of this stone visit https://skfb.ly/oHrsS Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 17 May 2023

Rathdown-type Christian graveslab, early medieval period (7th–9th century). Its significance lies in its ornamental design, reflecting early Irish Christian art and the continuity of megalithic artistic traditions in Christian contexts.