High Cross, Galoon, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

High Cross, Galoon, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

High Cross

Lantern slide of a high cross, Galoon, Co. Fermanagh. Originally labeled '39 F' and without a title. It is believed that St. Tiernan founded the monastery on the island. There was once four High Crosses located in the graveyard, but only two shafts remain. All sides of the crosses are highly decorated, but over time have been greatly weather damaged. On the north face the lower panel is believed to depict Samuel kissing Saul or David, and the upper panel could be Samuel anointing Saul or David. These panels are then separated by two animals.

Heritage Asset ID: (261:31)

The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)

RSAI Lantern Slide Collection: Box 21

The Discovery Programme

Sophie Hogan

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Box 21_039

25/11/14

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RSAI Lantern Slide Collection

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Lantern Slides

Country: Northern Ireland, UK

Town/Townland: Galloon

http://www.logainm.ie/58930.aspx

County: County Fermanagh

Logainm code: http://www.logainm.ie/100014.aspx

Irish National Grid East: H391

Irish National Grid North: 227

position source: www.logainm.ie

The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)