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Cross-slab in Glebe (rathvilly By.)

Cross-slab

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A granite slab (H 0.44m; Wth 0.31m) with a ringed cross and stepped base carved in relief. (Harbison 1991, 188 (No. 21)) Reference: Harbison P. 1991 'Early Christian Antiquities at Clonmore, Co. Carlow' in Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy (vol. 91, C, Number 7), Dublin. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011
Likely dating to the early Christian period (7th–10th century AD), the cross-slab may have served a liturgical or commemorative function, possibly associated with a nearby monastic site. The ringed cross and stepped base are characteristic of Insular Christian art and may reflect local Christian devotion or burial practices.

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