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Cross-slab in Inishcaltra OR Holy Island

Cross-slab

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Immediately inside the entrance to the ‘Saint’s graveyard’ (CL029-009030-) on Inis Cealtra (12.3m from the S wall and 2.8m from the W wall). A cross-slab noted by Macalister (1916-17, 155, no. 44) as of ‘twelfth-century type’ and described as a slab 5ft 1 1/2in (1.56m) by 1ft 9in (0.53m) with a plain Latin cross on a trapezoidal base with slightly hollowed sides and a groove on the base running parallel with its outline. The top of the base is in relief, sloping to the level of the background at the bottom. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 7 October 2015
A cross-slab dating to the 12th century, likely associated with early Christian worship or burial practices, located within the sacred 'Saint’s graveyard' on Inishcaltra (Inis Cealtra). Its position near the entrance suggests a ceremonial or symbolic function, possibly marking a spiritual threshold.

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