Stone cross, Clogher Cathedral
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Stone cross, Clogher Cathedral
Image: © Kenneth Allen Taken: 3 Oct 2018
The following text was copied from the adjoining display: The date of this Stone Cross is 7th Century and certainly not later than the 8th Century. The recent discovery of a fish near its base (on the other side) while it was still in the Churchyard speaks of very early origin. Some authorities have claimed that it is a sundial but the evidence is very strongly in favour of a cross. It seems reasonable to assume that the head carved in relief on it is that of Christ. The body is missing or at most suggested, this stone was brought inside the Cathedral in order to preserve it against the elements in June 1969.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.410426
Longitude
-7.172632