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RecordAuthor |
Orla Murphy |
ISODate |
2002-04-18 |
Date |
18 April 2002 |
PictureCredit |
Jane Hawkes |
County |
Offaly |
Townland |
Clonmacnois |
OSMapRef |
N-009.307 |
Area |
Ireland |
Location |
Clonmacnois monastic site, Co. Offaly. |
Measurements |
Cross 3.15 m high and 1.45 m across |
Shaft |
54 cm x 38 cm thick |
Base |
75 cm high x 1.2 m x 1.07 m |
Material |
Sandstone |
GeneralDescription |
Each panel of the Cross of the Scriptures at Clonmacnois, Co. Offaly, is framed separately. The cross shaft and base have
roll moulding at their edges, and each panel is separated by a projecting frame. It is noticeable that the arms of the cross
tilt upwards.
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East |
E1 and E2 |