Cross

National Monument No. 471. North Cross: A tenth century granite ringed cross with a damaged two-stepped pyramidal base. The wheel has running scroll and key decoration. There are figured and ornamental panels (base dims. H. 0.83m; 0.78m x 0.70m; shaft dims. H. 2.17m; 0.42m x 0.28m). The following crosses and cross slab are also situated in the graveyard, as are a large number of tenth to seventeenth century cross slabs and grave stones, and two holed stones (Bradley 1986, 99-106). Harbison 1992, 37-39: Figs. 101-4. See attached screenshots of 3D model of High Cross created by Digital Heritage Age. 3D model can be accessed on the Sketchfab website at: https://skfb.ly/6sQsF Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 8 September 2016

The high cross at Castledermot was built in the tenth century, likely by a monastic community, and is dedicated to Christian religious use. It is significant as an example of early Irish high cross artistry, featuring intricate scroll and key decoration, and reflects the spread of Christianity in the region during the Early Medieval period.