Cross-slab in Aghowle Lower (shillelagh By.)

Twenty cross slabs (WI042-019006-/033-) can be seen scattered about Aghowle graveyard (WI042-019003-), all of which have been reused as upright burial markers, which largely explains the main distribution of the cross slabs in the southern part of the graveyard, coinciding with the main area of 18th and 19th century headstones. It is clear that the majority of the cross slabs were originally intended as recumbent slabs, however, their current use as upright headstones means that most of the slabs are partially concealed, thereby limiting the visible features. The majority are schist slabs, except for Cross slabs 2, 11, 15 and 16 which are of granite (Corlett 2019). Described by Corlett (2019) as following; 'Cross slab 9 is situated in the south-east corner of Aghowle graveyard (WI042-019003-). The slab measures 64cm wide, 5cm thick and presently stands just 37cm high. On the east face is a cross that forms part of an elaborate design that extends below the ground surface and is therefore difficult to interpret'. Compiled by: Chris Corlett and Claire Breen Revised by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Chris Corlett Date of revised upload: 12 March 2020