Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Cross-slab
High Island, County Galway, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- High Island
- County
- Galway
- Country
- Ireland
- First-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- Latest-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- Coordinates
- 53.54479, -10.26119
- SMR number
- GA021-026041-
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Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1790 "Composite: Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
Within the graveyard (GA021-026026-) on High Island. Recorded by Fisher (2014, 206, no. 10, Fig. 7.2), this incomplete mica-schist cross-slab (H 0.54m; Wth 0.76m; T 0.09m) has been reused as a sidestone between Graves 5 and 6. The decoration, which came to light on the N-facing side during excavations, is totally concealed. It comprises a linear Latin cross centred on a linear circle. The arms of the cross project beyond the circle and end in curving forked terminals. A double-forked terminal superimposed on the upper terminal appears to be a secondary feature. (White Marshall and Rourke 2000, 155, no. 25)
Compiled by: Olive Alcock
Date of upload: 19 November 2015
References
Fisher, I. (revised by Scally, G. and Maddern, C.) 2014 Catalogue of cross-slabs. In G. Scally, High Island (Ardoileán), Co. Galway: Excavation of an early medieval monastery. Archaeological Monograph Series 10. Dublin. The Stationery Office.
White Marshall, J. and Rourke, G.D. 2000 High Island: an Irish monastery in the Atlantic. Dublin. Town House and Country House.
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Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.