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Cross-slab (present location) in Rosenallis

Cross-slab (present location)

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Three Early Christian cross-slabs decorated with incised and false relief geometrical designs. One slab has face-like features. Originally located in Rearymore church (LA003:003001-). Now in the sacristy of the R.C. church in Rosenallis. Described by Leask as slab number 3 and describes it as a doubtful slab but it is decorated (Leask 1938, 109). (LA003-003005-). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 17 December 2007
Date likely to the 8th to 10th century AD, associated with Early Christian monastic or ecclesiastical activity. The face-like features may indicate a symbolic or votive function, possibly linked to local saints or protective traditions.

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