Ancient churchyard cross © Gordon Hatton

V6353 : Ancient churchyard cross

taken 8 months ago, 3 km from Eyeries, Co Cork, Ireland

Ancient churchyard cross

This old stone cross is older than the medieval church ruin that it stands next to. It is thought to date from as early as the 7th century and indicates that the site was used for Christian worship long before the medieval church was built.

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Grid Square: V6353, 4 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Gordon Hatton (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Monday, 6 May, 2024 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 25 May, 2024
Geographical Context: Lowlands Historic sites and artefacts Religious sites
Subject Location: Irish: V 6396 5324 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:42.9367N 9:58.1480W
Camera Location: Irish: V 6395 5324
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)