What is recorded here

The Whiite Cross stands in County Louth, Ireland, marking the death of George Taaffe on 10th March 1723. Its small shaft carries a carved heart and a triangle on the back, inviting quiet prayer rather than grand display. The stone has watched roads change and memories fade, yet it still points to one life lost and one name kept alive.

Marked 'The White Cross' on the 1835 and 1911 'OS 6-inch' maps. A small wayside cross (H 0.77m, Wth 0.27m, T 0.18m) resting on a square base which in turn is set into a modern concrete plinth. It bears the inscription 'Pray for the soul of Mr. George Taaffe, who departed this life 10th March Anuis Domini 1723'. A large heart is engraved on the front lower part of the shaft and a linear ornament on its upper part. A triangle is inscribed on its back. (ASI field notes, 1966) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 5 April 2012

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