Why this matters
St. Patrick's Stone in Muff is a high cross or standing stone, likely erected between the 8th and 11th centuries, associated with early Christian activity and dedicated to St. Patrick. Its significance lies in its possible connection to the spread of Christianity in the region and its use as a religious or territorial marker.
What is recorded here
Situated at the crest of a S-facing slope in a col with slightly higher ground to the NW and E, and a NW-SE section of the River Dee is c. 300m to the SW. It is described as St Patrick's Stone on the 1836 and 1909 eds of the OS 6- map. This is a tapering cross base (dims of base 0.35m x 0.35m; dims of top 0.25m x 0.25m) with a socket (dims 15cm x 9cm; D 9cm) on top. Nearby are two damaged bullaun stones (ME005-068002-; ME005-068003-).
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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