A Cross in the Town of Duleek, Co.y Meath
S. Walker delin: 13th. June 1783 ; A:C: Pinx 27th July
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| Summary: | Parts of a stone cross of 1601 in the town of Duleek, County Meath, Ireland.The two main faces of the cross are depicted, one contains the names of Bathe and Dowdall, a coat of arms and carved inscription, and the other contains the names St. Barnaby, St. Patrick and St. Petre. In between the drawings of the two main faces are scenes from the top of the cross (now missing) depicting the Passion of Christ |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
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1783
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| Notes: | From: Antiquities of Abbeys, Castles & c. & c. in Ireland, Vol. I Title inscribed in ink l.c. on sheet Inscribed in ink m.c. of sheet: Top lying on the Ground Watermark u.l. on sheet is part of a small shield Physical description: 1 drawing 26.6 x 18.2 cm. Citations/References: An Eighteenth Century Antiquary : The Sketches, Notes and Diaries of Austin Cooper (1759-1830) / Liam Price (ed.). - Dublin 1942 page 97 with Plate 33 Citations/References: Late medieval crosses in County Meath c. 1470-1635 / Heather King. - Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy 84 C, 1984 pages 107-108 Citations/References: Irish wayside and churchyard crosses 1600-1700 / Heather King. - Post-Medieval Archaeology 19, 1985 pages 15-16 more |
| Credits: | Attributed to Austin Cooper |
