Mass Stone (Site of)

Marked only on the 1940 ed. of the OS 6-inch map, and situated on an E-facing slope. A granite erratic (dims. c. 1m x 1.5m; H 1m) is sitting on a small exposure of rock outcrop. It has a flat upper surface with a recessed shelf at one corner on which is incised a cross (H 0.32m; Wth 0.21m) of triple lines with splayed terminals. Local tradition holds that it was thrown into the stream below by the military (OSFM), but it was restored to its original position in 1973, and Mass is celebrated at it annually on the Monday closest to the feast of St. James (July 25th). See this web-page accessed on 29 October, 2013. http://homepage.eircom.net/~horeswoodns/killesk_massrock.htm The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 28 January, 2013 Amended: 29 October, 2013.