Carrickdexter Cross

Carrickdexter Cross is a wayside cross and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.[1]

Carrickdexter Cross
Cros Charraig an Dísirt
Shown within Ireland
Alternative nameBaronstown Cross
LocationCarrickdexter, Slane,
County Meath, Ireland
Coordinates53.702968°N 6.582497°W / 53.702968; -6.582497
TypeWayside cross
History
Foundedc. 1607
DesignationNational Monument

Location

Carrickdexter Cross is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of the Hill of Slane.

Description

This monument was erected by Jennet Dowdall and her husband Oliver Plunkett c. 1607. It is similar in appearance to other Dowdall crosses at Duleek and Gaulstown but has less sculpture and more inscription. There are heraldic shields on all four sides.[2]

References

  1. "Carrickdexter Cross". irishantiquities.bravehost.com.
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