What is recorded here
Cross-inscribed stone in Dromard is a cross-inscribed stone in Dromard, County Sligo, Ireland. It forms the massive roof slab of St. Brigid's Well and is known as St. Brigid's Flag. The slab measures 1.9 metres by 1.4 metres and bears numerous crudely inscribed crosses.
Located at a holy well, 'St. Brigid's Well' (SL019-151002-), which is roofed by a massive slab (dims. 1.9m x 1.4m), known as 'St. Brigid's Flag', which bears numerous crudely inscribed crosses.
Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan
Date of upload: 19 January 2011
The stone is likely from the early medieval period, associated with Christian tradition and the veneration of St. Brigid. Its crosses may reflect local devotional practices or mark a sacred site with both prehistoric and early Christian significance.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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