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Stone Cross — Ballinatray Lower

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Stone Cross — Ballinatray Lower
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Situated on the outer edge of a wooded shelf overlooking the W-E Owenavorragh Stream, which is c. 70m to the N, and c. 1km from the sea-shore. A stone patio with benches is laid out around it, and paths lead through the wood to it from a carpark to the E. This is a shale Latin cross (H 2.25m; T 0.15m) with one broken arm (Wth 1.03m). There is an incised cross in a circle (diam. 0.46m) at the intersection of the arms on both faces. (deVal 1970, 25; Ranson 1948, 102-03; Harbison 1992, vol. 1, 23) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 13 April, 2012.

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