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Cross-slab

Baile Iarthach Thuaidh (Cléire), County Cork, Ireland

Ordnance Survey six-inch map, 2nd edition (1888–1915) covering the location of Cross-slab, Baile Iarthach Thuaidh (Cléire), County Cork, with a pin at the register's coordinates
Ordnance Survey six-inch map, 2nd edition (1888–1915), covering this location. Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland. The pin is ours, placed from the register's coordinates.

The record

Townland
Baile Iarthach Thuaidh (Cléire)
County
Cork
Country
Ireland
Latest-edition OS map
Gallaunkieran (1902)
Coordinates
51.43976, -9.50528
SMR number
CO153-018001-

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University Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

2 historical maps cover this location, the earliest the 1769 map "Nieuwe kaart van Ierland / I. Condet sculp." (University Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam).

Historical maps covering this location

  • 1769 · Nieuwe kaart van Ierland / I. Condet sculp. (University Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
  • Feuille 22 (A IV) (University Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)

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The National Monuments Service's description

Flat topped standing stone (H 1.26m; basal circ. 1.95m). Indicated on OS 6-inch map (1842, 1902) a short distance SW of, and now stands adjacent to Toberkieran (CO153-018002-). On top is cross-like carving in relief (L 0.32m; Wth 0.26m). On NE face incised Latin cross (H 0.6m; Wth 0.25m), with expanded shaft terminals. On SW face, very worn Latin cross (H 0.5m; Wth 0.2m) with expanded terminals. Slight trace of another incised cross on SE face; with indecipherable incised carving beneath. Stone still venerated; visited on St. Kieran's Day (4th March).

The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.

Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Nearby in the register

Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.

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