Cross Slab, Killadeas, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Cross Slab, Killadeas, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Bullaun

Cross Stone

Cursing Stone

Lantern slde of a cross slab or ballaun stone, Killadeas, Co. Fermanagh. Originally labeled '54 F' with title 'Killades 2.' These rather ambigious stones were belived to hold magical and religious powers. Characterised by their large hemispherical depressions, these can be dated to megalithic times, although the presence ofa greek cross on the northern side cross, sugests it was adapted for Christian use. This cross is contained within a cricle which is attached to a verticle stem ending in a fork. On each arm of the cross there is a carved triquetra, while on the background between the arms of the cross there are traces of interlaced patterns. See JSRAI, Seventh Series, Vol. 5, pp. 23-33

Heritage Asset ID: (192:1)

The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)

RSAI Lantern Slide Collection: Box 21

The Discovery Programme

Prehistoric/Early Christian

Sophie Hogan

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Box21_055

25/11/14

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RSAI Lantern Slide Collection

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Lantern Slides

Country: Northern Ireland, UK

Town/Townlaid: Killadeas

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County: County Fermanagh

Logainm code: http://www.logainm.ie/100014.aspx

Irish National Grid East: H 21

Irish National Grid North: 55

position source: www.logainm.ie

Latitude: 54.435009

Longitude: -7.673805

The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)