P1200176 Monasterboice is one of the oldest of Ireland's monastic sites. The monastery was founded in the 6th century by a local cleric named Buithe (Boice) mac Bronaig...
Monasterboice is one of the oldest of Ireland's monastic sites. The monastery was founded in the 6th century by a local cleric named Buithe (Boice) mac Bronaig…
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P1200187 Round tower, built as a reaction to the viking raids on monasteries in the 10-11th centuries. The more than 30 meter high watch towers were used as belfries,...
Round tower, built as a reaction to the viking raids on monasteries in the 10-11th centuries. The more than 30 meter high watch towers were used as belfries,…
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P1200178 Muireadach's cross, 5.5 meters high; 63 decorated panels (scenes from the old and new testament), 10th century.
Muireadach's cross, 5.5 meters high; 63 decorated panels (scenes from the old and new testament), 10th century.
P1200179 Muireadach's cross, 5.5 meters high; 63 decorated panels (scenes from the old and new testament), 10th century.
Muireadach's cross, 5.5 meters high; 63 decorated panels (scenes from the old and new testament), 10th century.
P1200185 West cross, 7 meters high - the tallest in Ireland.
West cross, 7 meters high - the tallest in Ireland.
P1200183 West cross, 7 meters high - the tallest in Ireland.
West cross, 7 meters high - the tallest in Ireland.
P1200182 West cross, 7 meters high - the tallest in Ireland.
West cross, 7 meters high - the tallest in Ireland.
P1200188 West cross, 7 meters high - the tallest in Ireland.
West cross, 7 meters high - the tallest in Ireland.
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