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1. Clones. Composite Cross. South East Face. General View of Shaft.

Image
RecordAuthor Orla Murphy
ISODate 2002-04-23
Date 23 April 2002
PictureCredit Jane Hawkes
County Monaghan
Townland Clones
OSMapRef H-50.25
Area Ireland
GeneralContext This is a composite cross, made from fragments of two different crosses. The base measures 1m high and 1.5m x 1.35m. The shaft measures 2.65 high and 63cm x 44 cm in thickness.
GeneralDescription This is a general view of the shaft of the south east face of the composite cross at Clones Co. Monaghan. These panels depict Old Testament scenes.
GeneralDescription SE 1: Adam and Eve knowing their nakedness. Genesis 2.19
GeneralDescription SE 2: The Sacrifice of Isaac. Genesis 22.7
SE3 Daniel in the lion's den. Daniel 6:18
SE4 box filled with small bosses(?)

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