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Cross — An Saighleán

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Cross — An Saighleán
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On NW side of an old laneway, it stands in a hollow named 'Clash-an-Aifrinn Sand Pit' on 3rd ed. of OS 6-inch map (1932). It consists of a cross and base standing on a rectangular mortared limestone altar (H 0.85m, Wth 0.93m max.). The cross is of plain limestone (H 0.73m, Wth 0.43m), round in section (D 0.12m), and is mounted on a rectangular base (L 0.43m, Wth 0.33m, H 0.2m). The N face of the base bears an inscription commemorating 'P. P. O'Conor' and is dated 1680. The outline of a chalice and host are also inscribed on its upper face. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

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