Celtic Cross - Drogheda Co Louth
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Windsocker
N 53° 42.783 W 006° 20.744
29U E 675161 N 5954867
This Cross sit's on top of a memorial to the great war.
Waymark Code: WM3CZZ
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 03/17/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
Views: 14

The horrors of the First World War can be imagined by looking at the names engraved on the War Memorial at the bottom of Mary Street, Drogheda.
It shows over 400 names of young men and women from all denominations that gave their lives in the fight for freedom during The Great War (WW1)1914-1918
Type of cross: Celtic cross

Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)

Characteristics of this cross:
The Cross is 1.8 metres tall and sits on a plint also 1.8 metres tall


Describe the location:
The Cross is located at the end of Mary Street, Drogheda Co Louth


Year of manufacture: 05/09/1950

Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes

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