Cross-inscribed stone in Ballyedmonduff

Situated on the most northerly of the granite outcrops on Three Rock Mountain. An incised cross is formed by an incised line (L. 0.30m; Wth of line 002.25m, D 0.30m) and is equal-armed. The cross has bar terminals which are slightly expanded. At the N end of the outcrop is a modern, second cross (L0.16, Wth 0.13m, D 0.005m (Pers com Chris Corlett). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 28 July 2018

Dated to the Early Christian period (5th–9th century AD), the cross-inscribed stone in Ballyedmonduff likely served a religious or commemorative function, possibly marking a sacred site or burial ground. Such stones are often associated with early monastic activity or as memorials in the Irish landscape.