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RecordAuthor |
Orla Murphy |
ISODate |
2002-04-29 |
Date |
29 April 2002 |
PictureCredit |
Jane Hawkes |
County |
Louth |
Townland |
Monasterboice |
OSMapRef |
O-04.82 |
Area |
Ireland |
GeneralContext |
Stone type: Sandstone |
Dimensions |
4.43m high, 2.14m on face, and 51 cm wide on the sides |
Location |
church/graveyard at Monasterboice |
GeneralContext |
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GeneralDescription |
This is a close up view of the cross head of the cross named Muiredach's Cross at Monasterboice, Co. Louth. WEST FACE |
West |
Just visible is the top of the centre of the cross head which depicts a crucifixion scene. Jesus' head is depicted held by
two angels. the north arm of the cross head depicts (?)The Denial of Peter. See Harbison, 1992, p.145 for further discussion.
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