Cross

The damaged head of a sandstone high cross (H 0.63m; original Wth c. 0.45m), now in the National Museum of Ireland, is almost certainly that described by Wilde (1857, 1, 141-2) as being from Donaghmore. It has roll mouldings, the shaft was divided into panels, and interlace is confined to a knot at the crux and on the ring (Harbison 1992, 185). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 27 June, 2014

A sandstone high cross from Donaghmore, now in the National Museum of Ireland, was likely erected in the 9th or 10th century; its style reflects early Christian Irish cross-carving traditions and it is significant as an example of medieval religious art.