Carrickdexter Cross
Carrickdexter Cross is a wayside cross and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.[1]
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| Alternative name | Baronstown Cross |
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| Location | Carrickdexter, Slane, County Meath, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53.702968°N 6.582497°W |
| Type | Wayside cross |
| History | |
| Founded | c. 1607 |
| Designation | National 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
- "Carrickdexter Cross". irishantiquities.bravehost.com.
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