Lorum High Cross
Lorum High Cross | |
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Native name Irish: Ardchros Leamhdhroma | |
Location | Lorum, Ballinkillin, County Carlow, Ireland |
Coordinates | 52°39′50.24″N 6°55′56.35″W / 52.6639556°N 6.9323194°WCoordinates: 52°39′50.24″N 6°55′56.35″W / 52.6639556°N 6.9323194°W |
National Monument of Ireland | |
Location of Lorum High Cross in Ireland |
Lorum High Cross is a high cross fragment and National Monument located in Lorum, County Carlow, Ireland[1][2] The cross belongs to an early monastic site which is associated with Molaise of Leighlin.[3] The remaining cross fragment consists of a granite shaft with a height of 55 cm and a width of 30 cm that resides on a small cairn with a diameter of 210 cm.[2]
References[]
- ^ "National Monuments in State Care: Ownership & Guardianship – Carlow" (PDF). National Monuments Service. 4 March 2009.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Brindley, Anna; Kilfeather, Annaba (1993). Archaeological Survey of County Carlow. Dublin: Stationery Office. pp. 58, 61. ISBN 0-7076-0324-2.
- ^ Gwynn, Aubrey; R. Neville, Hadcock (1970). Medieval Religious Houses Ireland. London: Longman. p. 397.
Categories:
- National Monuments in County Carlow
- High crosses in the Republic of Ireland