Ossory Crosses, Ahenny

Heritage Site Icon Ossory Crosses, Ahenny
County:
Tipperary
Townland:
Ahenny
Coordinates:
52.4125, -7.3934
Date:
C8
Architects:
Builders:
Stoneworkers:

Notes:

A pair of ornate high crosses carved in sandstone with unusual dome-shaped capstones. The shafts are decorated with carvings and symbolism thought to be derived from the Book of Kells (Harbison 1992, p. 295) while the central cross contains elaborate intertwining patterns.

References

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