Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDerryCross-carved stone
UNCERTAIN · CROSS-CARVED STONE

Cross-carved stone

Derry, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12156
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
CROSS-CARVED STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross-carved stone is a carved stone monument of uncertain date located in Derry, Northern Ireland. The stone bears a cross carved into its surface, though the precise chronology and original context of the carving remain undetermined from available archaeological evidence. Such cross-carved stones occur across Ireland and Britain from the early medieval period onwards, and without secure dating evidence this example cannot be confidently assigned to a specific phase of Christian monument production. The stone's significance lies in its testimony to the tradition of cross-carving as a form of religious or commemorative expression in the region.

Cross-carved stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12156. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross-carved stone?

Cross-carved stone is a carved stone monument of uncertain date located in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12156.

What period does Cross-carved stone date from?

Cross-carved stone dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a cross-carved stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross-carved stone?

Cross-carved stone is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 12156.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross-carved stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (2.9 km), Stone circle (4.4 km), C17th bawn (5 km).

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