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1. Duleek. General View of Cross Head. South Cross. East Face.

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RecordAuthor Orla Murphy
ISODate 2002-04-24
Date 24 April 2002
PictureCredit Jane Hawkes
County Meath
Townland Duleek
OSMapRef O-04.68
Area Ireland
GeneralContext This sandstone cross head is mounted in a base (not the original) at Duleek. Its measurements are 90 cm high x 1.05 m arms span x 20 cm thick. There is roll moulding at the edges.
GeneralDescription This is a general view of the East Face of the South Cross at Duleek, Co. Meath.
East There is a flat cross panel at the centre of the cross head, with 4 flat bosses at the ends of the arms. There is no decoration.

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