Ahenny High Crosses, Ahenny, Ireland - Christian Crosses on Waymarking.com

This Waymark was allowed by the Christian Crosses group, with exceptions, because of its, historic importance, richness of design, and the readily available documentation on the Web.

The photos posted were from our Ireland holiday trip in late July/early August 2007.

The following description of these crosses was taken from the following website.... (visit link)

Probably the earliest group of ringed high crosses, the Ossory group includes these two fine high crosses, the North and South Cross at Ahenny in Co Tipperary. Found at the monastic site of Kilclispeen these two crosses imitate the earlier wooden crosses which were encased with a metal binding, the stone bosses imitate the studs which would have covered the rivets that held the metal and wooden crosses together.

Both crosses are skillfully carved with intricate geometrical celtic designs. The South Cross stands at 3.90 metres high.

The North Cross East face Pictured left stands at 3.13 metres high, and has a mitre shaped cap-stone typical of other crosses in the Ossory group, such as the decorated west cross at Kilkieran.

Both crosses are made out of sandstone and best viewed around mid-day during the summer, when the high relief of the sculpture is shown at its best.

Type of cross: Celtic cross Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...) Characteristics of this cross: High relief hand-carved sandstone. 8th or 9th century AD....some of the oldest of their kind. Describe the location: Easily accessible, but off the typical tourist routes. The crosses sit on a hillside in a small cemetery just off the main route. Year of manufacture: Not listed Is this cross commemorative ?: Not listed

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