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Cross-inscribed pillar in An Choill Bheag Íochtair

Cross-inscribed pillar
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Located in the graveyard (GA027-034001-) surrounding the church (GA027-034----) and within an ecclesiastical enclosure (GA027-034002-) associated with St Brendan of Clonfert (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 402). Described by Higgins (1987, ii, 279, no. 10) as a cross-inscribed sandstone pillar (L 1.33m; Wth 0.22m; T 0.22m) partly covered with moss and lichen. Both its E and W faces bear a simple deeply pocked equal-armed cross. The pillar is set in a shallow socket and is most likely in a secondary position. When recorded by Higgins (ibid.) it was almost recumbent. (Purefoy Colles 1870, 268) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 28 May 2018

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