Welcome to the Shee-Eire.com section on the Celtic Cross.  Many of these Crosses date from pre-Celtic, Celtic and Celtic christian times.

A “Celtic cross" in Irish archaeology usually refers to a High Cross — a free-standing stone cross, often richly carved, dating roughly from the 8th to 12th centuries AD, in early Christian Ireland. Characteristic feature: a ring or “nimbus” (a circle) around the intersection of the arms and shaft of the cross. This distinguishes them from simple Latin crosses. They are often carved from asingle block of stone, though in some cases, multipy parts are created and assembled. Materials vary (granite, sandstone, local stone).

The earlier Crosses do not have carvings of figures or 'crucifictions' but use geometrical and interlace designs.

Some writers believe the original design of Celtic Cross, was the design for a navigational instrument, see Article.

Older Crosses represents a depiction of the four sacred directions and elements (earth, air, fire, water).

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