Celtic decorations on side of the Cross of Muiredach at Monasterboice, Ireland
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 (this photo) and the Tall Cross or West Cross. The Cross of Muiredach gets its name from an inscription at the base of the west face, saying it was erected by Muiredach. The cross is around metres high. The theme of the cross is Christ the King, Lord of the Earth. Below is a detail from the bottom of the west face showing Christ being mocked by roman soldiers.
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Location: Monasterboice, County Louth, Province of Leinster, Ireland, Western Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
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