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National Monument No. 81. Around the perimeter of St Kierans holy well (OF005-035001-) there is an Early Christian cross inscribed slab with an incised cross with expanded terminals and partial OR DO inscription visible. Beside this slab there is a triangular shaped headstone with the faint outline of a carving of unknown shape. To the SE of the well there is what appears to be a vernacular representation of the crucifixion with a simple figure of Christ with Breath of life motif on chest with inscription over head reading 'Repent and do penance' (OF005-035002-). To the E of the well there is what appears to be a late medieval carved bust possibly contemporary with the crucifixion because both have the same inscription. The bust is broken showing us how the head was attached to the body by a metal spike. The head was that of a female with what appears to be a medieval headress on top. The inscription 'Repent do penance' appears on the front of the bust.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
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