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Cross-slab (present location) in Carrigafreaghane

Cross-slab (present location)
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This was described by Dunraven as standing near the oratory (1875, 34). Now broken, its lower portion lay recumbent midway between the oratory and the leacht prior to being taken into OPW care. It measures 0.68m x 0.43m x 0.15m thick, and features the lower section of an outline ringed Latin cross with a wide open-ended shaft. This slab has been identified as Valentia slate (information: G. Rourke). This cross-slab is now in the care of the OPW (National Monuments Depot, Killarney). The SMR number at its original location on Sceilg Mhichíl is KE104A001004-. (O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, 278-90, no. 948; Horn et al. 1990, 44-5, 80-81). See attached reconstruction drawing by Grellan D. Rourke Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

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