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1. Dysert O'Dea. East Face. General View.

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RecordAuthor Orla Murphy
ISODate 2002-04-25
Date 25 April 2002
PictureCredit Jane Hawkes
County Clare
Townland Dysert O' Dea
OSMapRef R 28.84
Area Ireland
GeneralContext This limestone cross is situated near the Church at Dysert O'Dea. Its measurements are 2.77 m high x 1.02 m at the arms. The shaft measures 65 cm x 37.5 cm. The base measures 1.02 m x 1.28 m and 50cm high.
GeneralDescription This is a general view of the limestone cross at Dysert O'Dea.
East Base has a new inscription
East THIS CROSS WAS NEWLY REPAIRED BY MICHAEL O DEA SON Of CONNOR CRONE O DEA IN THE YEARE 1683
East Lower fragment of Cross - figure of a bishop or abbot
East Upper fragment of Cross - Jesus crucified

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