Muirdeach Cross, Monasterboice, Co. Louth
Dublin Core
Title
Muirdeach Cross, Monasterboice, Co. Louth
Subject
Cross
Description
Lantern slide depicting Muirdeach Cross in Monasterboice, Co. Louth. Originally titled 'MONASTERBOICE Leasks103749 Muiradack cross (Front) Monastraboice' and labelled 'L5 39'.The monument is found in an old monastic settlement in Monasterboice. The slide shows the East face of the Muirdeach Cross, so named by the individual for whom the cross was erected for. The West side of the cross includes a prayer for Muirdeach, which indicates that the cross was either created by Muirdeach, or at his request. It is thought that the Muirdeach referenced was an abbot in the monestary, Muirdeach Mac Domhall. The engravings on the East side of the cross show scenes from various Christian parables, including David fighting Golliath.
Creator
Holly Cooper
Publisher
The Discovery Programme
Contributor
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Format
image/tiff
Language
EN
Type
Image
Identifier
RSAI, Lantern Slide, BOX 33
Alternative Title
BOX33_039
Date Created
11/01/17
Has Format
Scanned to 2400 dpi , 16 bit greyscale image with automatic exposure
Is Part Of
RSAI Lantern Slide Collection
Extent
114.3mb
7559 x 7559 pixels
Medium
Lantern Slides
Spatial Coverage
Country: Ireland
County: Louth
Logainm County Code: http://www.logainm.ie/100021.aspx
Townland: Monasterboice
Logainm Townland: https://www.logainm.ie/34018.aspx
Irish National Grid East: 304347
Irish National Grid North: 282034
Position Source: www.logainm.ie
Latitude: 53.777612
Longitude: 6.4177154
Place: Muirdeach Cross, Monasterboice, Co. Louth Latitude: 53.7777634 Longitude: -6.417723199999955
Rights Holder
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Files
Citation
Holly Cooper, “Muirdeach Cross, Monasterboice, Co. Louth,” Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, accessed May 4, 2024, http://rsai.locloudhosting.net/items/show/31790.
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