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Stone Cross in Oldleighlin

Cross, High cross

What is recorded here

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Granite base set in modern plinth. (Cross, H 1.27m; max. Wth 0.60m; T 0.15m; Base H 0.15m; 0.70m x 0.70m) (Bradley 1989, 45).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CW011-016003

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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