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1. Lisnaskea

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RecordAuthor Orla Murphy
ISODate 2002-04-29
Date 29 April 2002
PictureCredit Jane Hawkes
County Fermanagh
Townland Lisnaskea
OSMapRef H-36.34
Area Ireland
Dimensions 1.4 m high, 55 cm across the face, and 46 cm wide across the sides
Location Now in the old potatoe market, Lisnaskea
GeneralContext
GeneralDescription This is a view of the cross shaft at Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh. NORTH EAST FACE
North Eve giving the apple to Adam. Old Testament. Book of Genesis. 2 figures are seen under a branching tree
East Eve giving the apple to Adam. Old Testament. Book of Genesis. 2 figures are seen under a branching tree

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