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Crossmaloo — Killooaun

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Crossmaloo — Killooaun
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On roadside, 1.6km E of church (GA072-014001-). Only the butt of the rectangular shaft of this limestone cross (L 0.2m, Wth 0.15m, H 0.3m) survives, set in a roughly square base. Though much weathered, the edges of the shaft are chamfered and end in plain triangular stops just above the socket. The limestone base (L 0.55m, Wth 0.5m, H 0.35m) stands on the summit of a small grassed-over mound (L 3m, Wth 1m, H 0.6m). According to local information, this was the burial place of St Molua. It was a traditional resting place for funeral processions leading to the church. 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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