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Within a grave-plot called Leaba an Spioraid Naoimh (GA110-023002-), immediately W of Teampall Bhreacáin (GA110-010001-). Known as the West Cross, only the shaft and four fragments of the cross head survive. The former (Wth 0.45m, T 0.15m, H >1.5m) stands at SW corner of the plot, with the head fragments beside it, indicating a ringed and cusped cross c. 2.15m in height. The decoration includes a crucifixion scene on W face, along with knotwork and fret patterns, and a pair of serpents on the shaft. (Waddell 1973, 24; Crawford 1907, 212)
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Updated by Olive Alcock
Date of upload: 9 March 2016
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