Survey Data
Reg No
41309020
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Historical
Original Use
Monument
In Use As
Monument
Date
1725 - 1730
Coordinates
293163, 306911
Date Recorded
03/04/2013
Date Updated
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Description
Stone cross embedded in south face of stone wall, at south-west side of central junction in Inishkeen village, dated 1729. Latin cross shape, with carved and painted text. IHS monogram, with Greek cross inscribed below, to upper portion of monument face. Silhouette of bird flanked by two flowers in relief within oval recess to base. Inscription reads 'this cr / oss was erected by / captain coll mac / mahon as a memorial of him self and his / family & / desires / prayers / of all the / faithfull / christians / septr the / 2D anno / domini / 1729'.
Appraisal
This attractive simple cross has survived in good condition since 1729. It has a discrete presence in the centre of Inishkeen, helping to form the historic identity of the town. Its early date is notable.