Cross-inscribed stone in Dragoonhill

In the NW corner of a graveyard (WI009-017003-), just NE of another cross-inscribed stone (WI009-017004-). An earthfast (but leaning sharply W) slightly tapering, granite stone (dims. H 0.8m; Wth 0.62-0.65m; T 0.17m) carries an incised Latin cross with expanded terminals on a narrow, incised shaft on its E face. (Corlett 2003, 99-100) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Matt Kelleher Date of upload: 13 December 2012

Likely dating to the early medieval period, the cross-inscribed stone may have served a Christian memorial or waymark function. Such stones are often associated with local folklore or as markers for sacred or territorial boundaries.