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This is the very famous 9th/10th century high cross at Monasterboice in Co. Louth.

Thanks to beachcomberaustralia for this Wikipedia article that explains what's thought to be going on in each of the carved panels.


NLI Ref.: STP_0044
Date 1860s
date QS:P,+1860-00-00T00:00:00Z/8
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Source Cross of Muiredach
Author National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Camera location53° 46′ 39.7″ N, 6° 25′ 04.42″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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