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Narrow down your selection by County using the filter above. Christian Symbol in stone, older than 1000AD. Images from the Pagan past co-exist with Christian symbolism on many early cross shafts. Writhing serpents, ancient gods, foliage, rosettes and sun spirals are all to be found alongside strange interpretations of the crucifixion. Leaning broken by a stile or standing proudly in a churchyard, hidden in a tangled hedgerow or high on a bleak moor, these crosses waymark the passage from Paganism to Christianity. Read More
Donaghmore High Cross Ancient Cross in Co. Down at J1044334964 Posted by Anne T on Thursday, 21 February 2019 , Accuracy: 4 (No Pic) No Comments |
Bull's Stone (Ballymacnab) Ancient Cross in Co. Armagh at H89033855 Posted by Anne T on Friday, 01 February 2019 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
Kilcrue Cross Ancient Cross in Co. Antrim at NW2658095587 Posted by Ptarmigan on Sunday, 19 March 2017 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
Broughanlea Carved Cross Ancient Cross in Co. Antrim at NW3211397785 Posted by Ptarmigan on Sunday, 19 March 2017 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 6 News and Comments |
Drumaqueran Carved Cross Ancient Cross in Co. Antrim at NW1867185144 Posted by Ptarmigan on Sunday, 19 March 2017 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 2 News and Comments |
Tullaghore Cross Ancient Cross in Co. Antrim at NW2721091351 Posted by Ptarmigan on Sunday, 19 March 2017 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
Camus Cross (Co. Derry) Ancient Cross in Co. Derry at C871289 Posted by maigo on Tuesday, 25 June 2013 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 3 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
Legananny Cross Stone Ancient Cross in Co. Down at J304428 Posted by bigalguitarpicker on Tuesday, 02 August 2011 Condition: 5, Ambience: 5, Access: 3, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
St Bronagh's Graveyard (Kilbroney) Ancient Cross in Co. Down at J195174 Posted by Sunny100 on Saturday, 04 September 2010 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 2 (Our Pic) No Comments |