Kilkieran West Celtic High Cross Info & Photo Gallery  

 

Location: Kilkieran, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland.

 
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Access: Close to road the R698, with parking area and Stone path to the cross.

 

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Description: A decorated cross from top to bottom on all sides. Shows a number of different celtic decorative styles. There is not a single bit of this cross that is not covered in carving of some kind and still includes the top stone. This site is well worth a visit and the amount and different styles of carvings will keep you looking at the cross for hours.

 

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Traditional Lore: 

 

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Information: Dated at around the 9th century

 

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Measurements: 

 

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Lat.  :  Long. : 

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Other Sites close by:  Kilkieran Broken Celtic Cross Kilkieran East Celtic Cross Kilkieran South Celtic Cross

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