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Freestanding tooled limestone Celtic Cross-style monument, dated 1918, with embosses and interlace design to cross. Erected in memory of those buried in the surrounding graveyard. Freestanding tooled limestone Celtic Cross-style marker, dated 1941, with engraved detail to base of cross. Cast- and wrought-iron railing bounds grave. Both set within memorial burial ground behind random rubble wall with wrought-iron gate entrance.
These high crosses located in a field on the outskirts of Tullamore were erected in the memory of paupers buried here. The monuments are solemn reminders are a less prosperous period of Irish history. The detailed carved stone add an artistic interest to the site.

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