INSCRIBED STONE IN THE CHAPEL, BARDSEY ISLAND
Site Details
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NPRN 275724
Map Reference SH12SW
Grid Reference SH120221
Unitary (Local) Authority Gwynedd
Old County Caernarfonshire
Community Aberdaron
Type of Site INSCRIBED STONE
Broad Class RELIGIOUS RITUAL AND FUNERARY
Period Early Medieval
Site Description This stone is the lower portion of a splayed shaft, possibly of a free-standing cross. It has been dated to the 10th/11th century and bears both an inscription and, at the front, 2 panels carved in relief. The higher panel includes the lower portion of a standing figure facing front, wearing a pleated skirt falling to the shins. The lower contains a cruciform single strand ring knot, surrounded by interlacing pattern, much defaced. The edge is inscribed 'ESILLI(?)MAR:QUENO'
The stone measures approximately 38.75cm side at the base, 25cm wide at the top, 12.5cm thick and 70cm in surviving height.
Source: Cadw scheduling description. F.Foster/RCAHMW 26.07.2007
