Kilmalkedar Church

This pillar stands at 1.23 metres high and the rectangular shaft and the semi-circular head have a smooth finish. The south east face of the head is divided into four equal sections by lines radiating from the gnomon hole. The north west face of the head is decorated with a cross of arcs. It is now believed that the cross of arcs was a symbol of pilgrimage. The symbol appears on many stones associated with pilgrimages or pilgrimage routes. The sundial is situated on the outh side of the pathway as you approach the church and very close to the Saints Road. Near to the pilgrimage site at Ballyvourney in county Cork is another stone bearing the cross of arcs. Sundials are also present at a number of other christian sites including Monasterboice in Meath, Toureen in Tipperary and Clone in County Wexford.