Ahenny Celtic High Cross Northern Info & Photo Gallery  

 

Location: Ath Einne Ahenny, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, Ireland.

 

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Access: By Road with parking Facility. Is North of Carrick-on-Suir just off the R697 and is well signposted from the main road. The cross is located in the small village of Ahenny in the village graveyard.

 

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Description:  A High Cross with decorated ringed head and conical Cap. Covered in interlaced celtic knotwork designs of all types. With carved base.

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Traditional Lore: 

 

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Information: Made from Sandstone. Dated to around the 8th century these cross would be celtic in nature as with the cap the cross is of a more centered design.

 

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Measurements: Stands at 3.13 meters tall.

 

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Lat. 52 24.8 N  :  Long. : 07 23.6 W

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Other Sites close by:  Ahenny Celtic Cross 1 Kilkieran Celtic Crosses Kilmacoliver Hill Megalithic Tomb Beatin Standing Stone Garryduff Standing Stone Owning Megalithic Tomb

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Mythology: 

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Stories:

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Last Updated - August 30, 2023

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