Clonca Church & Cross

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Coordinates: 55°16′04″N 7°10′25″W / 55.267882°N 7.173547°W / 55.267882; -7.173547 Clonca Church & Cross, is a historic monument located in Inishowen, County Donegal. It is one of the most important and popular historical sites in Inishowen. At 54°43′05″N it is the northernmost of Ireland's National Monuments.

History[]

The 17th or 18th century Church of Ireland stands on the site of a monastery founded around the 6th century by . The lintel over the doorway with worn carvings of is part of an older church. Inside lies the tombstone of , probably a Scotsman from the Hebrides. In the field opposite the entrance to the church are two crosses. One of them is lying down, while the other is standing upright. The cross that stands shows the Miracle of the loaves and fishes, and other less identifiable scenes.

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