What is recorded here
A granite slab (dims. 1.1m x 0.44m; T 0.33m), now set up in the chapter house at the E end of the cathedral (WX015-003003-) has a moulding around the edge and a raised ringed cross in the centre.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 30 April, 2012
A Christian cross-slab, likely dating to the early medieval period (7th–10th century), associated with the ecclesiastical site of Ferns, possibly marking a burial or commemorative site. The ringed cross suggests a connection to monastic or high-status Christian tradition.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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Saint Edan's Cathedral (Ferns)cathedral · 34 yd
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CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.2 mi
Coolpuck WoodForest · 1.2 mi
Milshoge RockMountain / peak · 3.7 mi
Giants BedNamed rock · 3.9 mi
Carrigroe HillMountain / peak · 4.4 mi
Father Murphy CentreHeritage attraction · 4.4 mi