Cross-slab in Bobsville

A cross-slab with a ringed cross has been recorded by Crawford (1913, 328, No. 4) and further cross-slabs came to light in the 1960s and 1970s (Moore and Kenny 1976, 35 (13)). At the moment there are six sandstone cross-slabs incorporated into the inner face of the graveyard wall close to the entrance at SW. A slab (dims 0.69m x 0.48m) has a ringed cross defined by double incised lines and D-shaped terminals. A name is inscribed under one of the arms. See the attached image Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 12 December, 2014

This cross-slab likely dates to the early medieval period, associated with Christian worship or commemoration. The ringed cross design is typical of Insular art and may reflect local Christian traditions or burial practices.