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Tonaknock stone cross is situated opposite Killahan Church and graveyard (KE015-108001-. This carved limestone measures 3.5m high x .65m wide x .33m thick. It is of crude workmanship and marks an early stage in the development of the Irish high cross. The W face of the cross displays six circular motifs which may…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KE015-108003
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