Tonaknock Cross

Tonaknock Cross is a high cross and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.[3][4]

Tonaknock Cross
Crois Thóin an Chnoic
Shown within Ireland
Alternative nameKillahan Cross[1]
LocationTonaknock, Abbeydorney,
County Kerry, Ireland
Coordinates52.383012°N 9.698287°W / 52.383012; -9.698287
Typehigh cross
History
Foundedc. 7th century AD
Designation
Designations
Official nameTonaknock Cross[2]
Reference no.303

Location

Tonaknock Cross is located on the ArdfertLixnaw road.[5]

History

Tonaknock Abbey, a collegiate church of the Canons Regular, was established here in the 7th century; the cross was probably erected between then and the 9th century and represents an early stage in the development of the Irish high cross.[6] Local legend says the south arm was broken by a cannonball during the 16th century Desmond Rebellions. It was found buried in a field and was re-erected.[7][8]

Description

The cross is 3.2 m (10 ft) high[9][10] and only decoration seems to be small incised circles on the west head and face. It is believed to date from the 9th century.[11]

References

  1. State, Irish Free (31 August 2017). "The national monuments of the Irish Free State". Stationery Office via Google Books.
  2. https://www.archaeology.ie/sites/default/files/media/pdf/monuments-in-state-care-kerry.pdf
  3. "IMG_2198".
  4. Toal, Caroline (15 December 1995). North Kerry archaeological survey. Brandon. ISBN 9780863221866 via Google Books.
  5. Monk, Michael A.; Sheehan, John (31 August 1998). Early Medieval Munster: Archaeology, History and Society. Cork University Press. ISBN 9781859181072 via Google Books.
  6. "The Antiquaries Journal". Oxford University Press. 31 August 2017 via Google Books.
  7. http://www.northkerryheritagetrails.ie/Self_Drive_Tours_files/Brochure%20Final%202013.pdf
  8. "KILLAHAN". homepage.tinet.ie.
  9. "The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland". The Society. 31 August 2017 via Google Books.
  10. Barrington, T. J. (31 August 1999). Discovering Kerry: Its History, Heritage & Topography. Collins Press. ISBN 9781898256717 via Google Books.
  11. McLaughlin, Barney. "Undecorated Crosses - Irish High Crosses - Barney McLaughlin". irishhighcrosses.com.
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