High Cross
Downpatrick High Cross
High Cross
The Downpatrick High Cross dates to around 900 AD, erected by monks of the monastery of Down during the early medieval period when the site served as an important ecclesiastical center. It is constructed from Mourne granite and stands approximately 2.38 meters tall, consisting of a cross head and shaft mounted on a base. The cross displays sophisticated medieval craftsmanship with carved biblic...
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