That distinction matters more than it might first appear. The record catalogues this site not as the place where the slab was made or first erected, but simply where it happens to be now, which raises the question of where it came from and how it ended up here at all.

A cross-slab is, in its simplest form, a flat stone bearing an incised or relief cross, most often associated with early medieval Christian burial practice in Ireland. They range from rough field stones scratched with a simple outline to carefully dressed slabs carrying elaborate knotwork or figural carving. The record identifier OF014-029014 links this present location to a broader entry, suggesting the slab has a documented origin elsewhere and has been moved at some point in its history. This was not unusual: early medieval carved stones were frequently displaced over the centuries, absorbed into later building works, reset as grave markers in different churchyards, or removed for safekeeping to museums and private collections. The trail from original context to current resting place is often incomplete.

Because the notes available here describe only the present location rather than the slab itself, a visitor hoping to examine it would be well advised to consult the full record for OF014-029014 through the Archaeological Survey of Ireland before travelling. The precise address, any access restrictions, and a description of the carving itself will be held there. Cross-slabs kept in institutional settings are sometimes not on permanent public display, while those in outdoor or churchyard settings can be easy to overlook if you do not know exactly what you are looking for; a carved face or knotwork panel weathered over many centuries can read as plain stone at a glance.