Kilkeeran High Crosses
Map Reference: S422273 (2422, 1273)
There are two complete crosses here and two fragments. They are similar in style to the crosses at Ahenny, Co Tipperary. The west cross has some damage to the ring and the decoration is greatly weathered.
The flat surfaces are covered with interlacing and spiral patterns. The edges have twisted rope decoration. The cross has a conical cap. The east face of the base has a panel featuring eight horsemen. Unfortunately a modern railed grave enclosure has been erected very close to this cross and makes examination of the carving very difficult.
The rest of the base is covered with interlacing. Beside it is part of the shaft of another decorated cross.
A short distance away a third cross stands on a circular base. It has lost its ring and most of its arms. A fourth cross is similar in shape to the west cross but has no decoration.
At the east end of the graveyard there are two bullaun stones and a holy well.
For details of other Figured High Crosses click on the links below
Dysert O’Dea, Co Clare
Kilfenora, Co Clare
Killaloe, Co Clare
Camus, Co Derry
Carndonagh, Co Donegal
Donaghmore, Co Down
Boho, Co Fermanagh
Galloon, Co Fermanagh
Tuam, Co Galway
Castledermott, Co Kildare
Moone, Co Kildare
Killamery, Co Kilkenny
Kilree, Co Kilkenny
Monasterboice, Co Louth
Termonfeckin, Co Louth
Duleek, Co Meath
Kells, Co Meath
Kells Market Cross, Co Meath
Killary, Co Meath
Clones, Co Monaghan
Clonmacnois, Co Offaly
Durrow, Co Offaly
Drumcliffe, Co Sligo
Ahenny, Co Tipperary
Arboe, Co Tyrone
Donaghmore, Co Tyrone
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