Cross in Sceilg Mhichíl

Cross described in 1996 as follows; This stone cross stands on leacht [KE104A001103-] and features slightly projecting arms and a flat head; H: 0.53m Wth: 0.27m T: 0.04m' (O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, 290, no. 948 (79)). The cross is situated at the inner end of the entrance passage to the main terrace (KE104A001105-). The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 948. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 10 March 2022

A local high cross, likely built in the early medieval period, associated with the monastic site of Sceilg Mhichíl; its style reflects Insular Christian art and it is significant as part of the cultural and religious heritage of the island.