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Carrickdexter Cross

Coordinates: 53°42′11″N 6°34′57″W / 53.702968°N 6.582497°W / 53.702968; -6.582497
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Carrickdexter Cross
Cros Charraig an Dísirt
Carrickdexter Cross is located in Ireland
Carrickdexter Cross
Shown within Ireland
Alternative nameBaronstown Cross
LocationCarrickdexter, Slane,
County Meath, Ireland
Coordinates53°42′11″N 6°34′57″W / 53.702968°N 6.582497°W / 53.702968; -6.582497
TypeWayside cross
History
Foundedc. 1607
DesignationNational Monument

Carrickdexter Cross is a wayside cross and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.[1]

Location

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Carrickdexter Cross is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of the Hill of Slane.

Description

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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

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  1. ^ "ME00949 - CARRICKDEXTER - Memorial stone". 6 December 2012.
  2. ^ "Carrickdexter Cross". irishantiquities.bravehost.com.