Small, cross-inscribed pebble, HCA 195

This small ovoid stone (L 7cm) is decorated with an incised cross with and oval frame and a deeply cut, circular depression at the centre of the cross. Pebbles of this type with a wide variety of cross forms are found in large numbers across Ireland and in smaller quantities from Scotland. Names given in more modern times to such pebbles include altar, prayer, cursing ,priest’s, pilgrim’s and turn…