The Coming of Christ and other biblical scenes on the West Cross (Tall Cross) at Monasterboice (County Louth), Ireland

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Monasterboice County Louth, the monastery which was founded by Saint Buite who died in 521 AD, contains two of the finest High Crosses in Ireland, both of these crosses are made of sandstone and date to around the 10th century. The Cross of Muiredach and the Tall Cross or West Cross (this photo) which is the tallest high cross in Ireland and stands about 7 meters high. This West Cross is unusual in that the crucifixion scene on the west face, has a fully clothed figure of Christ. Because of it's size this cross has more iconography than any other cross in Ireland.

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Location: Monasterboice, County Louth, Province of Leinster, Ireland, Western Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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