What is recorded here
Enclosure in Rahard,stonefield is a level landscape where a low scarp curves between field walls, hiding a small cairn that still supports fragments of a disc-headed cross. The cross probably dates to the 17th century, when the boundary was already drawing people into its quiet arc. The stones do not claim to be grand, but they keep a shape that suggests worship, marker or memory.
Situated on a fairly level landscape. An arc of a circle formed by low scarp (C 28m) NNE-ESE between a modern NNE-SSW field wall at W and a WNW-ESE field wall and townland boundary with Stonefield at S. A small cairn of stones supports fragments of a disc-headed cross (ME009-0350001-), which is probably 17th century in date.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of revision: 15 April, 2015
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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