Cross-slab in Ardane

In the S sector of an ecclesiastical enclosure (TS074-010----) known as St. Berrihert's Kyle and incorporated in an oval stone enclosure, stepped internally, built by the OPW in 1946 (Ó hÉailidhe 1967, 102). This slab is located in the W sector, on top of the wall. It is described by Ó hÉailidhe (1967, 110) as slab 5A/5B, composed of grey sandstone (dims 0.24m x 0.28m; T 0.08m). 'There is a round boss on the top 4cm in diameter and 1cm high. A ringed cross in relief (4mm) with rounded hollows in the angles. Reverse of 5A. A cross in relief with rounded hollows in the angles' (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Probably dates to the early medieval period, associated with Christian worship or commemoration, given its location within an ecclesiastical enclosure linked to St. Berrihert. The cross-slab may have served as a grave marker, liturgical object, or symbol of territorial or spiritual significance.