Tonaknock Cross
Tonaknock Cross is a high cross and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.[3][4]
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| Alternative name | Killahan Cross[1] | ||||||||
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| Location | Tonaknock, Abbeydorney, County Kerry, Ireland | ||||||||
| Coordinates | 52.383012°N 9.698287°W | ||||||||
| Type | high cross | ||||||||
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| Founded | c. 7th century AD | ||||||||
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History
Tonaknock Abbey, a collegiate church of the Canons Regular, was established here in the 7th century; the cross was probably erected between then and the 9th century and represents an early stage in the development of the Irish high cross.[6] Local legend says the south arm was broken by a cannonball during the 16th century Desmond Rebellions. It was found buried in a field and was re-erected.[7][8]
Description
The cross is 3.2 m (10 ft) high[9][10] and only decoration seems to be small incised circles on the west head and face. It is believed to date from the 9th century.[11]
References
- State, Irish Free (31 August 2017). "The national monuments of the Irish Free State". Stationery Office – via Google Books.
- https://www.archaeology.ie/sites/default/files/media/pdf/monuments-in-state-care-kerry.pdf
- "IMG_2198".
- Toal, Caroline (15 December 1995). "North Kerry archaeological survey". Brandon – via Google Books.
- Monk, Michael A.; Sheehan, John (31 August 1998). "Early Medieval Munster: Archaeology, History and Society". Cork University Press – via Google Books.
- "The Antiquaries Journal". Oxford University Press. 31 August 2017 – via Google Books.
- http://www.northkerryheritagetrails.ie/Self_Drive_Tours_files/Brochure%20Final%202013.pdf
- "KILLAHAN". homepage.tinet.ie.
- "The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland". The Society. 31 August 2017 – via Google Books.
- Barrington, T. J. (31 August 1999). "Discovering Kerry: Its History, Heritage & Topography". Collins Press – via Google Books.
- McLaughlin, Barney. "Undecorated Crosses - Irish High Crosses - Barney McLaughlin". irishhighcrosses.com.
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