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Cross-slab in Toureen

Cross-slab

Why this matters

Likely dating to the early medieval period, this cross-slab may have been associated with the monastic site of Toureen Peacaun, suggesting a Christian liturgical or commemorative function. Its current fragmented description limits detailed interpretation of its iconography or specific dedications.

What is recorded here

Formerly situated at Toureen Peacaun monastery (TS075-023----) and currently located in National Monuments storage, Dublin. It is described by Okasha and Forsyth (2001, 282-3) as a small slab (H c. 0.27m; Wth c. 0.23m; T c. 0.04m) and is 'a complete, rectangular slab. The back of the slab is plain. Incised on the face is an outline Latin cross with a single, horizontal line of text below'. It is listed as Toureen Peacaun 36 (ibid.). It was uncovered during the 1987 excavation (Manning 1991, 211-2). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
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