Kilnasaggart cross, 8th century. Artist: Unknown

Kilnasaggart cross, 8th century. Artist: Unknown

2-606-085 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Kilnasaggart cross, an inscribed pillar. This is the oldest datable Christian monument in Ireland. One one side it bears ten crosses, each inscribed in a circle in relief, and on the other is a barely legible inscription in Irish. It reads that Ternonc, son of Ceran commerated this place under the patronage of Peter the Apostle, 8th century.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

Medium
  1. Stone

Picture Type
  1. Object

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4288x4104
File Size : 51,557kb


Aliases

  1. 2F71G7
  1. 9A
  1. 0370004197
  1. 2-606-085
  1. 2606085

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