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Within a small, possibly modern, drystone enclosure c. 80m to the NE of Teampall Bhreacáin (GA110-001001-). Known as the North Cross, what survives are ten fragments of a ringed and cusped limestone cross (Wth 0.45-0.8m, T 0.1-0.2m) that originally stood c. 4.2m in height. Decoration includes a possible crucifixion scene on E face along with knotwork and fret patterns on shaft. (Waddell 1981; Crawford 1918, 177)
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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