Kilnasaggart cross, 8th century. Artist: Unknown

Kilnasaggart cross, 8th century. Artist: Unknown

2-606-085 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

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Kilnasaggart cross, an inscribed pillar. This is the oldest datable Christian monument in Ireland. One one side it bears ten crosses, each inscribed in a circle in relief, and on the other is a barely legible inscription in Irish. It reads that Ternonc, son of Ceran commerated this place under the patronage of Peter the Apostle, 8th century.


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  1. Unknown, attributed to: {}: Search Wikipedia for Unknown
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  1. CM Dixon: British: PhotographerSearch Wikipedia for CM Dixon

Medium
  1. Stone

Picture Type
  1. Object

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

History & Politics Artefacts


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4288x4104
File Size : 51,557kb


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  1. 2F71G7
  1. 9A
  1. 0370004197
  1. 2-606-085
  1. 2606085

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