Cross in Colp West, County Meath

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What is recorded here

The base (dims at base 0.75m x 0.65m; H c. 0.35m) of a high cross, which may have been connected with the head of a cross excavated in 1981 (ME021-012005-) is in the ground close to the E corner of the graveyard (ME021-012008-). It is subrectangular in plan with slightly curved sides and has a mortice-hole that is much worn (Harbison 1992, 1, 60) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload; 13 June, 2014

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record ME021-012006

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