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Cross in Dragoonhill

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Cross in Dragoonhill
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A small lichen-covered granite disc-headed cross (H 3ft. 6in/ 1/06m) dated 166+ stands in NW quadrant of graveyard (WI009-017003-) (Mems Dead V 1901-03, 511). See attached image taken from the Memorials of the Dead Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Matt Kelleher Date of upload: 13 December 2012
A small granite disc-headed cross in Dragoonhill, dated 166+, is likely of 17th-century origin and stands in the graveyard, reflecting a tradition of Christian memorial crosses in Ireland. Its style suggests a simple, rural design, typical of local craftsmanship of the period.

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