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Cross — Eochaill (bar. Árainn)

Cross-inscribed pillar

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This cross-inscribed pillar likely dates to the early medieval period, associated with Christian tradition in the region. The Latin cross and decorative bosses suggest a liturgical or commemorative function, possibly marking a holy site or burial location.

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What is recorded here

To the SE of another cross-inscribed pillar (GA111-002006-). This tall limestone pillar (H 1.78m; Wth at top 0.4m; T 0.18m), with bosses on the top and near the upper end of both sides, bears a two-line Latin cross with a long shaft and open-ended splaying terminals on its W face. (Crawford 1907, 212(7); 1913, 155(d); O’Flanagan 1927, vol. 3, 369 and facing p. 200 (3); Higgins 1987, vol. 2, 330, no. 56) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 February 2016 This monument was taken into Ownership under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 - National Monument 43.
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